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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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Cabot Circus Job Fair

Looking for a job or a change in career? Come along to the Cabot Circus Job Fair and meet employers from different sectors across the Bristol area. You can speak to employers face to face, learn about job opportunities, ask questions, and register your interest in roles. Some employers may offer short, informal interviews on the day.

 

If you want more information on this Jobs Fair or finding paid work, please contact Skills Connect to get free advice and support.

 

Time: 10.30am – 1.30pm

Category: Career Guidance, Getting into Work

Organizer: Bristol City Council

Address: Cabot Circus, Ground Floor, Bond Street South, Broadmead, Bristol, BS1 3BD

Bristol Date:07 Jul 2026 Time:10:30 am

WECA – Lunch & Learn: Communicating ‘Green’ Opportunities

Are you an employment and skills professional in the West of England, supporting residents into jobs and training? Join this online Lunch and Learn on communicating green opportunities clearly. Explore how clear, inclusive language can cut through jargon, break down barriers, and open up green skills and jobs to more people. Hear from marketing and communications experts sharing real campaigns, lessons learned, and what works in practice. Includes a Q&A.

 

For questions, please email GreenSkills@westofengland-ca.gov.uk

 

Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm

Category: Career Guidance

Organizer: West of England Combined Authority

Address: Online - Teams

Virtual Date:07 Jul 2026 Time:12:00 pm

Skills Connect Network: Digital skills & inclusion

Join us for the next Skills Connect Network event, focused on digital skills and inclusion across the West of England. Digital technology affects how people find work, learn and access services, but many still face barriers. This event brings together partners and practitioners to hear from guest speakers and get updates on digital inclusion work, Employment and Skills programmes, and the Skills Connect website. There will also be time to network and share learning.

 

This event is for anyone working in skills, employment, education or community support.

 

Time: 1.30pm – 4.30pm

Category: Training & Upskilling

Organizer: Skills Connect

Address: Bristol & Bath Science Park, BS16 7FR

Bristol Date:14 Jul 2026 Time:1:30 pm

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