The event was sponsored by the Welsh Assembly Government's children, education and life-long learning minister Leighton Andrews and included a video presentation of road safety project work by young people.
Andrews said: "Education, skills and employment are the foundation for a successful life and are essential to the Welsh economy as we move out of recession.
"It is encouraging to see how these young people are positively turning their lives around through the support and training offered by Fairbridge."
Fairbridge specialises in supporting 13- to 25-year-olds at risk of offending and lacking confidence and motivation. Its work includes one-to-one support, as well as activities such as the road safety project.
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