Two Members appointed to the Careers Wales Board
Eluned Morgan, Minister for Welsh Language and Lifelong Learning has announced the appointment of Liz Harris and Emma Richards as Members of the Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd (CCDG), trading as Careers Wales Board.
The appointments will run from 17 November 2017 to 16 November 2020.
Careers Wales, a wholly-owned subsidiary company of the Welsh Government, provides high quality, bilingual, impartial careers information, advice and guidance to people of all ages.
Liz Harris is a retired NHS professional with nursing and management experience.
She is an experienced manager with expertise in workforce planning and learning and development.
Emma Richards is a senior manager in in Chwarae Teg leading on the design and delivery of leadership, management and career development opportunities for women across Wales. Following open competition, she returns to the Board for a second time bringing a wealth of Board level experience.
The post of Board Member is an unpaid voluntary position with a commitment of a minimum eight days. Neither appointee has declared any political activity.
Read moreLatest News
10/10/2025 - 11:42
New data from the Youth Sport Trust’s annual Girls Active Survey has found that girls with multiple characteristics of inequality are being left behind in PE and school sport.
09/10/2025 - 09:25
The course is designed to equip governors with the knowledge and skills needed to oversee and strengthen their school’s cybersecurity practices.
09/10/2025 - 09:17
Bangor University will be establishing a centre of excellence for literacy teaching after receiving an £8 million grant.
08/10/2025 - 10:10
Nearly three-quarters of teachers (72%) say the current SEND system fails children, yet more than half (56%) expect anticipated reforms to negatively impact SEND pupils with complex needs.
08/10/2025 - 10:02
Over a quarter of all schools and colleges across England are taking part in the free National Education Nature Park programme, which sees young people create nature-rich spaces on school sites.
