Newport Youth Academy

Swipe through job opportunities, level up your skills, and get paid up to £60/week - the NYA App makes career planning fun and easy for Newport’s 16–19s.

The brand new Newport Youth Academy app is here on iOS!

If you're aged 16-19 in Newport and not in education, employment or training (NEET), this app is your shortcut to exploring exciting career paths, getting professional qualifications, and even earning up to £60 a week while you learn.

What can you do in the app?

Scroll through job opportunities like you're swiping on socials.

Explore career routes in construction, IT, care, sport, animal care, and loads more.

Apply for the Jobs Growth Wales+ programme directly in-app.

Access free training, work placements, and paid jobs.

Track your progress, unlock achievements, and set goals.

Why NYA? The Newport Youth Academy is one of the city’s biggest training providers, with over six years of experience helping young people build confidence and careers. 80% of students move on to a job or further education – many with no qualifications to start.

What you’ll get:

Weekly pay (up to £60!)

A student discount card

Real work experience

New friends and real support

A fun, easy way to plan your future

NYA is all about giving you the tools, support and opportunities you need to succeed – whether you're into beauty or coding, hospitality or business, construction or customer service.

No stress. No pressure. Just a fresh way to build your path.

Download the NYA App now and take the first step toward your future – with all the info, tools and guidance you need right at your fingertips.

Start scrolling. Start earning. Start becoming YOU.