What is the Youth Guarantee?
It’s a completely free service for young people aged 16–21 (varies by project) who are not currently in education, employment or training. Whether you know what direction you want to take, or you're not sure yet – we’re here to support you.
You'll get:
- One-to-one career mentoring
- Help writing your CV
- Interview practice
- A FREE bus pass
- Help building your confidence, skills and experience
- Volunteering, work placements and job opportunities
How do I get started?
Choose from eight different projects across the region – each is slightly different*. Depending on your interests, needs or where you live, pick the one that suits you best.
Each has lots of help available. You don’t have to do it all – your support will be tailored just for you.
*You can choose any project if you live in the West of England unless stated differently
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Helping care-experienced young people move into work, training or education.
For ages: 18–21
What's on offer:
- Specialist job coaching
- Financial support to remove barriers to work
- Work placements and employment opportunities
- Building skills, confidence and getting ready for work
Best for: Young people ready to take their next step.
Open to all from Bath and North East Somerset, including people facing additional barriers.
For ages: 18–21
What's on offer:
- One-to-one personalised careers support
- Practical advice about housing, money and health
- Group sessions to build your confidence
- Volunteering and work experience opportunities
Best for: If you face additional barriers to education, training or employment.
Explore creative skills, job training or help starting your own business.
For ages: 16–21
What's on offer:
- One-to-one personalised coaching and mentoring
- Short courses in music, art, textiles, health & more
- Work experience placements and job opportunities
- Ready for work training with real employers
Best for: If you’re not quite sure how to get started and have a variety of interests.
Don’t let transport hold you back from gaining experience.
For ages: 16–21
What's on offer:
- Support through our 7 partners
- Free bus travel and transport support
- Short courses in hospitality, media and more
- Help to start your own business
Best for: If you live in a rural area.
Apply for rural access support in Bath and North East Somerset
Supporting young people living in South Bristol into work, education or training.
For ages: 16–21
What's on offer:
- Career coaching
- 4-week getting ready for work course
- Work tasters matched to you
- Wellbeing support
- Love2shop vouchers
Best for: If you live in a South Bristol postcode area e.g. BS3, BS4, BS13, BS14.
Support for young people including those with SEND or mental health challenges.
For ages: 16–21
What's on offer:
- Up to 20 weeks of personalised support
- 8-week work placement paired with a dedicated job coach
- English & maths support
Best for: Young people including those with SEND or mental health challenges.
Using boxing, football and rugby to unlock potential – no sporting experience needed.
For ages: 16–21
What's on offer:
- Sessions led by Bristol Bears Foundation, Bristol Robin’s Foundation and Empire Fighting Chance
- One-to-one mentoring
- Confidence-building activities
- Help writing your CV
Best for: Building confidence, teamwork and employment opportunities through sport.
Location: Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Hands-on activities developing essential skills, wellbeing and confidence.
For ages: 16–21
What's on offer:
- Up to 12 months of work and confidence coaching
- Food and nutrition workshops with The Mazi Project and St Werburghs City Farm
- Up to 6 months of counselling with Maybe Southwest
Best for: One to one coaching, wellbeing support and building essential skills for work and life.
Not sure if this is right for you? Get in touch and we’ll help you figure it out.
Skills Connect advisors can offer you dedicated, free support to help you take your next step – whether that’s finding a job, starting training, or going back into education.
