In today's rapidly changing labour market, with a greater emphasis on shorter and more flexible careers, it is essential to have easy access to the latest career opportunities throughout our working lives. Whatever our career aspirations may be, there is a growing need for people of all ages to change direction, update their skills and gain new knowledge.

To satisfy this need, Careers Wales provides impartial Careers Information, Advice and Guidance to people of all ages throughout Wales in locations convenient to everyone.

Careers Wales North East is one of the six independent companies known collectively as Careers Wales. We work closely with the local community to provide a full range of careers information, advice and guidance to people of all ages as they seek to move between education, employment and training. We also provide support and counselling to the unemployed and those facing redundancy, and seek to develop lasting partnerships between education and business.

We have an excellent reputation and service record: we receive consistently high ratings from Estyn, the Welsh Inspectorate for Education and Training, and in 1997 we were the first careers company in Wales to be awarded the Charter Mark in recognition of our commitment to customer service.

In 2001, we were the only company in Wales to win a Save the Children award for providing consistently high quality services to young people. Feedback continually shows that we are making a real difference to our customers' lives, and continuing expansion ensures that our resources and expertise are becoming available to ever-greater numbers of people.

Careers Wales North East covers Flintshire, Wrexham and the southern part of Denbighshire. The area has attracted investment from several large employers: British Aerospace, Kellogg's, Iceland and various others all have a strong presence here. The northern end of the Clwydian Range separates the region, and many places have been declared Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The company's Head Office is in Mold, a small, busy market town about 10 miles from Chester. Our Careers Shops are located in Mold, Wrexham and Shotton providing ready access to independent and impartial careers information, advice and guidance during weekdays and on Saturday mornings.

All are well served by an excellent road network. Traffic congestion is minimal, and parking is cheap and plentiful. Although mainly rural, the area is within easy reach of Chester and Liverpool, and it is easy to enjoy the advantages of country life without sacrificing the convenience of a town.