Teenagers aged 16-18 in Cwmbran can get up to £50 a week and help going on to college or a job from a local charity. Rathbone gives support through training in the workplace to youngsters who are disadvantaged or face difficulties.

Emma Clark, from Rathbone, said: “We offer qualifications and progression onto NVQ’s and apprenticeships for our young people. We deal with learners from a variety of backgrounds.

“They are paid up to £50 a week in allowances with and we are able to offer money management within our programme too.

“We think this is a fantastic opportunity for our young people in Cwmbran to to have support to make positive improvements in their lives whether that’s through learning or in work.”

Visit www.rathboneuk.org or like their Facebook page.

Their Cwmbran town centre office is Pendragon House which is above Greggs and Douglas Willis.

Call Emma on 01633 871501 or email her at [email protected]

Here is a video about Rathbone’s work in Wales.