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Skills Connect helps people at any stage of their career find local training, skills and career support.

We've brought everything together in one place so you can quickly see what's available and choose what works for you.

Browse your options and start building the skills or career you want.

If you're not sure where to start, speak to one of our advisors. They can guide you through your options and help you find the right support.

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Access information to prepare you for work. From first steps after education and routes into work, to detailed labour market information.

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Skills Connect

Looking for help with work, training, or building new skills can feel confusing, but you don't have to figure it out on your own.

Our Skills Connect advisors are the first people to talk to if you live in the West of England and want support. They listen to what you need, learn about your situation, and guide you to the right employability support, training, and skills programmes to help you move forward with confidence.

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Future Bright: Free career coaching

Future Bright gives you free support to help you move forward with your work, skills, and confidence. If you feel stuck, want a change, or aren’t sure what to do next, Future Bright is here for you.

It’s for people who are working and want to learn new skills, grow in their career, feel more confident, or earn more money. Future Bright coaches listen to what you need and help you take your next step.

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Connect to Work

A free programme that supports people who have long‑term health conditions, disabilities, or other challenges to get ready for work and stay in work. We know everyone’s situation is different. What matters most is that you feel motivated to move forward.

You might need help with your health, confidence, skills, or personal circumstances. Connect to Work gives you support that is shaped around you. An employment specialist works with you for up to 12 months, going at your pace and focusing on what is most important in your life.

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Youth Guarantee

If you’re 16–21 and not in work, education, or training, the Youth Guarantee can support you.

If you live in the West of England, you can get free help to take your next step. This might be finding a job, starting training, or going back into education.

You can get careers advice, confidence building, travel support, and real work experience to help you move forward.

The Youth Guarantee Trailblazer project is here to make sure no young person is left behind.

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We Work for Everyone

The WE Work for Everyone programme is free and supports people with learning difficulties, learning disabilities, and autistic people to move towards paid work.

If you live in the West of England (Bath & North East Somerset, Bristol, or South Gloucestershire), you can get help to find the type of job that’s right for you.

The programme is here to help you build skills, grow confidence, and take steps into work at your own pace.

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Work Well

Work Well West supports people in Bristol, South Gloucestershire, and North Somerset who have health issues, stress, or disabilities.

Work Well delivers short term employment and health support and system links to anyone aged 16-65 whose health condition is affecting their ability to remain and thrive in or return to the workplace.

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Not sure which career is right for you? Start here.

Explore roles that match your interests and discover career paths based on current job market insights.

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Events

What’s on

Find a range of skills, training and career support events happening near you or virtually.

Whether it's information sessions, jobs fairs or networking, discover what's available and sign up today.

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Youth Guarantee Trailblazer Roadshow

Join us for the Youth Guarantee Trailblazer Roadshow on Thursday 25 June at Saltford Hall (Avon Room). Explore opportunities, build confidence, and meet mentors. Get real‑world advice and learn about different options available.

 

Event time: 3:30–6:00pm
Free food: 5:00–5:15pm
Quiet time: 5:30–6:00pm

 

If you need transport, please let us know by midday on 11 June.

Category: Career Guidance, Disability Support, Getting into Work, Mental Health & Wellbeing, Training & Upskilling, Volunteering

Organizer: Youth Guarantee Trailblazer BANES

Address: Saltford Hall (Avon Room), Wedmore Rd, Saltford, Bristol BS31 3BY

Bath and North East Somerset Date:25 Jun 2026 Time:3:30 pm

Greenlight Bristol Construction Apprenticeship Open Day

This open day is for school leavers and anyone interested in starting a construction apprenticeship. Visit the Greenlight centre to try a trade and see what Greenlight offers.

You can take part in practical activities, ask questions and find out more about their construction apprenticeships.

 

Time: 10am to 1pm

Category: Apprenticeships, Getting into Work

Organizer: Greenlight Safety and Training

Address: 127, S Liberty Lane, Bristol, BS3 2SZ

Bristol Date:27 Jun 2026 Time:10:00 am

SEND Employers Breakfast: Meet the Talent

Join us for a breakfast event at Bristol City Hall Conference Room to meet young people taking part in supported internships through Project Pilot and the We WORK for Everyone programme. You will hear directly from interns about their skills and experiences, and learn how supported internships work. The event includes a mini reverse job fair, where interns host tables and you can move around, ask questions and get to know them.

 

Time: 9am to 12pm

Category: Getting into Work

Organizer: We Work for Everyone and Project Pilot

Address: City Hall Conference Room, Bristol BS1 5TR

Bristol Date:29 Jun 2026 Time:9:00 am

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