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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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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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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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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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Retrofitting Traditional Buildings 1: Principles and Practice (Online)

This online training course covers best practice and case studies in upgrading traditional and historic buildings.

Retrofitting Traditional Buildings 1: Principles and Practice (RTB 1) is delivered in two half‑day online sessions:

  • 9 June 2026, 9:30am–1:00pm
  • 16 June 2026, 9:30am–1:00pm

 

The course looks at how to improve energy efficiency in traditional buildings while managing risks, retaining character and avoiding harm to building performance.

Free place promo code for WECA residents and workers: RSRTB26

Category: Training & Upskilling

Organizer: The Green Register

Virtual Date:09 Jun 2026 Time:9:30 am

Sustainability Quick Wins: How to Reduce the Embodied Carbon of Small Structures (Online)

Free place promo code for WECA residents and workers: RSWINS26

Whilst large-scale projects often receive the spotlight in discussions about sustainability, small-scale projects can also contribute significantly to reducing embodied carbon.

Join us for this new 2-hour live online session with trainer Scott Boote, an experienced Chartered Structural Engineer who specialises in the pioneering use of low-carbon structural materials.

Scott will highlight ‘quick wins’ – simple yet effective changes that designers can implement in their structures to decrease embodied carbon, even when this isn’t a key project driver, and there is little or no available time for carbon calculations and options assessments.

In much the same way that swapping an incandescent light bulb for an LED fitting will reduce operational carbon, there are often simple low-effort changes that can be made to help reduce embodied carbon too.

Category: Training & Upskilling

Organizer: The Green Register

Virtual Date:10 Jun 2026 Time:11:00 am

City of Bristol College – Open Event

Open Event at City of Bristol College, College Green Centre.

Come and visit us at our Open Event on Saturday 13 June 2026!

Open Events are your chance to come to College and see our amazing facilities for yourself. You’ll have the chance to find out more about our courses, meet staff and talk to us about your next steps.

Category: Apprenticeships, Career Guidance, Training & Upskilling

Organizer: City of Bristol College

Address: City of Bristol College - College Green Centre Saint George's Road Bristol BS1 5UA

Bristol Date:13 Jun 2026

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