Whether you're looking to build confidence, learn new skills, or take your first step towards work, volunteering or further learning 鈥� the Pathways Programme in 乱伦大神 is here to support you.
We offer a range of free, friendly, community-based courses designed around real people, real lives, and real goals. Whether you're returning after time out, managing a health condition, or balancing caring responsibilities, Pathways helps you move forward in a way that works for you.
What Pathways can do for you
Through Pathways, local people have:
- Gained confidence after long periods out of work
- Built new skills to support their families and careers
- Met others and reduced isolation
- Taken steps into volunteering, training or employment
How it works
Pathways is funded through the Trailblazer programme, part of the Welsh Government鈥檚 Pioneer Programme, supporting people who are economically inactive to take positive steps forward.
Our work is also part of The Deal 鈥� 乱伦大神鈥檚 commitment to:
- Work with communities, not for them
- Invest in people鈥檚 strengths and potential
- Create healthier, more resilient communities
Our Pathways
Parent Networks
Connect with others and build confidence in a supportive space:
- Care Connect 鈥� Carer caf茅s, buggy groups and peer support
- Carer鈥檚 Compass 鈥� Confidence, wellbeing and future planning
Find out more: Family Support Hub
Life Skills Bootcamps
Learn practical, everyday skills to support home and work life:
- Cook With Us
- Mind & Body Fuel
- Food Hygiene Level 2 (accredited)
Starting in September 2026
Understanding Child Development
Perfect for those interested in childcare or supporting their family:
- Growing Minds (0鈥�19 development)
- ASD, ADHD & Neurodiversity Insights
- Accredited training (Safeguarding, First Aid, Food Hygiene)
Opportunities for Everyone
No matter which pathway you take, you can also access:
- Skill Swap Sessions 鈥� Share your skills and learn from others
- Step Into Service 鈥� Flexible volunteering opportunities
- Digital Edge for Carers 鈥� CVs, job search support and digital skills
Building Stronger Communities Together
Pathways is about more than courses 鈥� it鈥檚 about helping people feel confident, connected and ready for what comes next. Every step forward helps strengthen communities across 乱伦大神.
Get Involved
馃摓 01495 315700 (option 2)
馃搂 pathways.info@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk