Microsoft are offering 2 FREE workshops. Develop a stellar profile and learn how to grow your professional LinkedIn skills. Register today! There are 2 dates to choose from. Weds 20th Jan 4pm-5pm register HERE Weds 27th Jan 1pm – 2pm register HERE
Inspiring digital skills excellence and supporting digital upskilling
Are you, or do you know someone, looking to advance or move into a new career in 2021? If so, the Digital Skills Partnership is pleased to announce it has secured £1.7 million pounds from the Department of Education to deliver #Train4Tomorrow which will enable individuals to advance their digital […]
EU Settlement Scheme: Free help for individuals and employers
Free help for individuals and employers in currently available with the EU Settlement Scheme in Somerset. It’s been a busy year for businesses, with Brexit, COVID-safe workplace measures, and changes to the immigration system coming all at once. To add to this, from January 1 the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) […]
Free Bootcamps for Somerset residents
The Heart of the South West LEP Digital Skills Partnership is launching free Digital and Technical Bootcamps to help adults develop in-demand skills that lead to higher-paid roles within in-demand sectors. The bootcamps also benefit businesses by providing training developed by industry for areas that labour market intelligence has highlighted […]
Businesses benefit from guidance during challenging times
Somerset businesses faced with making redundancies due to the coronavirus pandemic are being encouraged to make the most of the support on offer through the Step Up Somerset initiative. The Step Up Somerset website is a one-stop-shop for people, employers and businesses looking for support and information about employment skills, […]
Employer toolkit to tackle domestic abuse
Employers across the region are encouraged to play their part in tackling domestic abuse and learn to spot the signs of abuse. During this year’s international campaign ’16 Days of Action’ (25 November to 10 December) Somerset County Council is encouraging all employers to check out the online resource ‘Domestic […]
Step Up Somerset supporting workers in tough times
During these uncertain economic times, Step Up Somerset is a one-stop-shop for people and businesses looking for support, advice and information about employment, skills, careers and apprenticeships in the county. The site has resources to help anyone looking to realise the next step of their career ambitions, as well as […]
Who are Positive People Somerset?
If you are looking for work, or know someone else who is then the Positive People project could be what you are looking for to give you some support! Positive People works over the whole of Somerset running job clubs, workshops and offering one to one support to help increase […]
Considered a Career in Engineering and Construction?
Hinkley Point C Training and Employment Opportunity! The HPC project are looking for anyone who would like to join them in the construction of one of the UK’s most important projects – Helping to build the first new nuclear power station, in a generation. No previous experience is required, and […]
Join The Great British Job Search
Join The Great British Job Search this November for a 3 day virtual event. The UK unemployment rate has surged to its highest level in over three years as the pandemic continues to hit jobs. With furlough now being extended, redundancies are on the rise and according to analysis from […]