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.
Our campaigns
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.
Our campaigns
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.
Our campaigns
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.
Our campaigns
Are you feeling stuck in your job? Feel like you need some support to help you get to the next step? Future Bright could offer you a personal career coach to help you develop and achieve your goals.
Whether you want to progress and increase your salary, boost your confidence, change career or even just improve your mindset, having someone in your corner to offer support and guidance can make a huge difference.
Future Bright is completely free, impartial and tailored towards you.
Our Campaigns
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.
Apprenticeships
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.
Career 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.
46,000+ Businesses
630,000+ Employee jobs
£30,000 Average wage per annum
Welcome to Skills Connect.
The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority has significant jobs and training support for local people, with a value of £60 million.
We’re helping over 10,000 people of all ages in our region every year and Skills Connect aims to help an extra 3,000 to upskill, progress in work and find new opportunities.
I am proud to offer this single regional jobs, careers, and training support service so everyone can easily explore and access support.
Get curious, discover your options, and find some help to change the future of your career for the better.
Partnerships
