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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.

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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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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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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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Bath and North East Somerset
Green Business and Skills Fair

Join this free networking and information event for businesses, training providers and individuals across B&NES interested in sustainable business, social impact and green careers.

 

Businesses can explore collaboration opportunities, gain insights into sustainability, and connect with people who have emerging green skills. Individuals and job-seekers can meet employers and support organisations, explore training and employment opportunities, and find guidance on green career pathways. The event also includes talks on green skills, nature and local employment programmes.

 

Time: 9:00am to 12:00pm

Category: Career Guidance, Getting into Work

Organizer: Bath City Farm

Address: Bath City Farm, BA2 1NW

Date:14 Sep 2026 Time:9:00 am
Virtual
Retrofitting Traditional Buildings 1: Principles and Practice

Addressing energy efficiency is one of the biggest challenges for older, traditionally-constructed buildings. Thermal performance and efficiency need to be improved while avoiding technical risks, retaining character and avoiding any harm to significance, regardless of conservation status. Increasingly, guidance and case studies are demonstrating how this can be done, but there is also widespread evidence highlighting the potential risks of different technical solutions.

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Category: Workforce Employee Development

Organizer: The Green Register

Date:15 Sep 2026 Time:9:30 am
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Start-Up Essentials: Part One – First Steps

This online workshop is only available to, and fully funded for, residents and start-ups based in South Gloucestershire and Bath & North East Somerset. It is designed for residents, sole traders, small businesses and small charities who are considering self-employment or starting a business.

You’ll learn how to assess whether a business idea is viable, avoid common start-up mistakes, choose a suitable business structure, and create a simple plan for moving forward. The session forms part of a three-part Business Start-up Programme and can help you build the knowledge and confidence to take the first steps towards starting a business.

 

Time: 10am to 1pm

Category: Training & Upskilling

Organizer: Cool Ventures Limited

Date:15 Sep 2026 Time:10:00 am
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