Employment and skills

We bring together local employers, skills providers and other stakeholders to help residents to develop the skills they need to achieve their potential.

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Whether you're looking to progress at work, develop new skills or find a new job, we've brought together all the training and skills support services in the West of England.

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Our work

Support for individuals

We provide one-to-one career coaching and access to a range of training and skills support.

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Support for businesses

Access a range of business support to help you develop your employees' skills.

Careers Hub

We're transforming careers education for schools and colleges in our region.

Adult Education Budget

We have responsibility for Adult Education powers and funding in the West of England.

Green skills

Green skills cover the expertise that we need in order to develop and support a sustainable society.

By helping the current workforce gain new skills and engaging the next generation of workers, we can help tackle climate change and meet our net zero carbon target.

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Digital exclusion & skills

We are investing in digital skills to support our residents to up-skill and gain confidence using online services and digital devices.

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Employment and Skills Plan

Our Employment and Skills Plan sets out how we support the people, communities, and businesses in the region to thrive. We are investing in programmes which will help our residents develop the skills they need to secure good jobs.

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Community Support Fund

The Community Support Fund (CSF) will help the most vulnerable within our communities, including those who’ve suffered disproportionately due to COVID-19. The project aims to provide the vital first step towards learning, training and work.

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