Rebecca Evans MS, Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning has reaffirmed that delivering more and better jobs remains a central priority for the Welsh Government.
Over the course of this Senedd term, our actions and investments have created or safeguarded nearly 46,000 jobs.
Through Business Wales, the Development Bank of Wales, Creative Wales, Farming Connect, Visit Wales and wider support including our extensive exports programme, our innovation has helped secure jobs, support rural economies, and build a workforce equipped for the future.
We are on track to deliver 100,000 all-age apprenticeship opportunities during this Senedd term – opening up new, high-quality pathways into work. Through the Young Person’s Guarantee, more than 60,000 young people have already accessed education, training, employment, or personalised support to start a business.
We are also investing in the industries that will shape Wales’ future prosperity - including hydrogen production, carbon capture, advanced manufacturing and green technologies.
Next week, the First Minister’s International Investment Summit will bring global investors and Welsh businesses together to unlock new partnerships and attract further investment into Wales.
This government’s commitment is clear: we will keep working with employers, trade unions, local government and communities to deliver more job opportunities, higher skilled work, and a fairer, more resilient Welsh economy.
To read the statement in full, please select the following link: Written Statement: Delivering More Jobs (25 November 2025) | GOV.WALES.