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Skills Connect empowers people of all ages and career stages to find skills, training, and career support in the region.

We’ve showcased what’s available in a simple and accessible way, so you can find success – whatever that means for you.

If you need extra help, contact one of our dedicated advisors who can assist you to navigate the support options and find something suitable for you.

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Future Bright: Free career coaching

Future Bright offers free career coaching to help you move forward.

Feel stuck, need a change, or don’t know how to progress?

Future Bright is here to help people who work and want to learn new skills, take the next step in their career, gain confidence or earn more money.

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Redundancy support

Being at risk of, or being made redundant, can be an extremely stressful and worrying time, however it can also present exciting new opportunities.  We can help you navigate support and identify new opportunities. 

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Skills Bootcamps

Skills Bootcamps are free, flexible courses of up to 16 weeks, giving people the opportunity to build up sector-specific skills and fast-track to an interview with an employer.

If you’re aged 19 and over and looking to change sectors or progress in your current industry, a Skills Bootcamp could be your next step to a better job with more job security and higher wages over time.

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Apprenticeships: Share to support

Are you a large employer with unspent apprenticeship levy?

You can stop the money being lost from the region by pledging your unspent levy to a local small business, helping to create jobs and support progression in work.

Learn more about share to support

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Careers in Retrofit

Retrofitting is a growing industry driven by the need for low-carbon, energy-efficient buildings. Explore our retrofit careers insights pages to learn about opportunities in this rewarding field, including entry-level pathways, upskilling options for professionals, and how transferable skills benefit career changers.

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Apprenticeships

Earn and learn on the job

Apprenticeships are becoming increasingly popular – and for good reason. They offer many pathways to work, earn and train with options available for people of all ages, backgrounds and career stages.

An apprenticeship could be your opportunity to explore a career and gain a qualification in an area you didn't know was possible.

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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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Win More Work in 2026: For Bristol Builders

Running a trade business is a constant juggle; it’s much more than just being on the tools. Retrofit West are here to help Bristol tradespeople in a relaxed environment, where you can grab a pint with other trades and learn something useful for your business – how to win more work in 2026.

Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm

Category: Workforce Employee Development

Organizer: Future Leap

Address: Grounded Bedminster, 66-68 Bedminster Parade, Bristol, BS3 4HL

Bristol Date:26 Mar 2026 Time:5:30 pm

How to Ace at Delivering a Customer Experience Programme

Join us in person for a hands-on session where you’ll discover pro tips and tricks to wow your customers and build a standout experience programme. Perfect for anyone looking to boost their skills and make a real impact. Come ready to learn, chat, and get inspired! On top of that you will receive a CPD Standard Certificate of Completion provided you fully participate and stay for the whole course.

Time: 10am – 4pm

Category: Training & Upskilling, Workforce Employee Development

Organizer: AskPyramid Training

Address: Broad Quay House, Broad Quay Bristol BS1 4DJ

Bristol Date:26 Mar 2026 Time:10:00 am

Age-Friendly Employment & Volunteering Event

A free friendly employment & volunteering event for people aged 55+. Featuring a speaker from Office of National Statistics and also info on volunteering opportunities.

Time: 10:30am-12:30pm

Category: Volunteering

Organizer: Age UK Bristol

Address: Triodos Bank, Deanery Rd, BS1 5AS

Bristol Date:26 Mar 2026 Time:10:30 am
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Career Insights

Job market insights

Unsure about which career to choose? It can be tricky to know where to begin.

Find the perfect job match – uncover ideas and career pathways informed by the latest labour market information.

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  • building 46,000+ Businesses
  • image 630,000+ Employee jobs
  • £30,000 Average wage per annum

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