Growth and Priority Sectors

It is Merthyr Tydfil’s economic vision to attract more new businesses, which include those industries considered the future growth sectors prioritised by the Cardiff City Region. We will support you as young people gain the skills needed to work in these sectors.

Tourism and Hospitality

Tourism and Hospitality

Tourism and Hospitality

This sector covers everyone who works in pubs, bars, hotels, restaurants and different attractions.

Many people work in this sector

Renewable Energies

Renewable Energies

Renewable Energies

This is part of the energy industry which focuses on new and renewable energy technologies.

This includes sunlight, wind, wood residues and waves.

Health

Health

Health

This sector includes all kinds of people who look after your health like doctors, nurses, care workers and psychologists. 

Digital Technologies

Digital Technologies

Digital Technologies

Conductors and Semi–Conductors are one of the fastest growing sectors and includes a range of computer related industries which is changing the face of services.

This includes medical, financial and cyber security related. It also includes making chips for smart phones to electric cars

Creative Industries and Media

Creative Industries and Media

Creative Industries and Media

This sector incorporates a range of industries such as advertising, architecture, film, music, media, graphic design and fashion! There are TV studios like ITV, BBC and S4C not far from Merthyr Tydfil

Advanced Manufacturing

Advanced Manufacturing

Advanced Manufacturing

There are lots of jobs in this sector. They are using innovation and technology to make things more efficient. It is included in every industry like electric vehicles, robotics and medical devices

Fintech

Fintech

Fintech

Fintech describes companies operating in the Financial Technology sector. It includes technology solutions such as online and mobile payments, big data and finance management

Construction

Construction

Construction

This is a diverse sector and can be divided into different types of buildings and roads/transport infrastructure. It includes jobs such as builders and plumbers or non-physical jobs like surveyors and architects.