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Drop-in Employment Support Session – Bath Central Library

Looking for work, thinking about a career change, or exploring training or self-employment? Achieve in B&NES offers free weekly drop-in employment support sessions across Bath & North East Somerset. These sessions provide tailored advice from experts at Skills Connect, Future Bright, and WE WORK for Everyone. Whether you’re just starting out or planning your next move, you can get help with job searching, CVs, interview prep, training opportunities, and business startup guidance. No appointment needed—just drop in!

Recurring event – Weekly

Time – 11am – 1pm

Employability Day – Weston Super Mare – Everyone welcome

Friendly employability advice from specialist advisors on hand to support you with CV, job hunting, application support and more. Everyone welcome.

When: Every Tuesday
Where: Weston Town Hall Library, BS23 1UJ
Time: 9:30am-12:30pm

Future Leap – Win More Work in 2026: For Plumbers and Heating Engineers

Running a plumbing or heating business is a constant juggle; it’s far more than just being on the tools. Retrofit West are here to support Bristol’s plumbers and boiler engineers in a relaxed environment where you can grab a pint, chat with other local trades, and pick up practical ideas to help you win more work in 2026.

What’s This Event About?

Winning work, increasing profit, and building trust with your customers. You’ll learn straightforward, practical skills from local experts who understand the pressures of running a trade business.

With guidance from experienced professionals, you’ll leave with clear ideas on how to add value to the jobs you already do. For example, small system‑efficiency tweaks, getting flow temperatures right, improving controls, or checking the overall setup to help customers get better performance.

Why Attend?

Get a pint (or 2) and some pizza on us
Discover simple ways to boost the value of the jobs you already do
Find out what Bristol homeowners are looking for this year
Straightforward, practical tips designed for trade businesses
Understand how accreditations can help you stand out and win trust
Get a FREE £5 Greggs voucher just for turning up. Bring a mate and you’ll get £10 to spend at Greggs

What to Expect

Straightforward ideas to help you stand out to customers
Tips on building customer trust and presenting your business professionally
An overview of accreditation options and where to find reliable guidance
Simple examples of how small add‑ons can increase the value of your jobs
Information on the Retrofit West Homeowner Directory and how to get involved in the next Home Energy Fair

Who Should Attend: If you’re a plumber, boiler engineer, or heating professional running a business in or around Bristol, this event is for you.

Perfect for anyone who wants to attract better customers, win more work, and grow their trade business in 2026.

This event is funded by West of England Mayoral Combined Authority and Retrofit West. Thank you to Future Leap for event managing this series.

The Business Support Project mission aims to help support tradespeople across the West of England to deliver energy efficient home improvements.

Across this partnership Retrofit West, Future Leap, The Green Register and YKTO are boosting local employment opportunities and elevating the health and wellbeing of our residents as a top priority. By upskilling tradespeople in green construction, we can improve domestic energy efficiency and have a wide-ranging impact on shrinking carbon emissions.