Employers

Our latest newsletter is out with details on how to plan ahead and discover opportunities to connect with students to help them prepare for their future.

Read our latest newsletter for opportunities to connect with your local school to help students prepare for their future

Sponsor the Somerset Education Business Partnership Awards today plus opportunities to support young people in Somerset.

Somerset County Council offers to support individuals and organisations int the county through Social Value Apprenticeship Levy Transfers.

Every fortnight, Somerset Education Business Partnership (EBP) distributes an e-newsletter.

The largest celebration of STEM, the Big Bang Fair, South West will be held at Westpoint Arena, Exeter on Tuessday 25th June 2019. Experience the awe-inspiring world of STEM with interactive exhibits, exciting science shows and student competitions.

Every fortnight, Somerset Education Business Partnership (EBP) distributes an e-newsletter.

The Give an hour campaign invites you to give an hour and make a difference to the future career choices that a young person makes.

Every fortnight, Somerset Education Business Partnership (EBP) distributes an e-newsletter.

Every fortnight, Somerset Education Business Partnership (EBP) distributes an e-newsletter.

Teams from local schools competing in this year’s Young Enterprise competition, recently set up shop in The Orchard Centre, Taunton to sell their products and tell shoppers about their businesses. Three very different companies took part in the day, making good use of the space kindly donated by The Orchard Centre.

Every fortnight, Somerset Education Business Partnership (EBP) distributes an e-newsletter.

Skill Up is a project to support the community and businesses in West Somerset with their skills and Apprenticeship journey.
The service can be accessed via an online portal, www.skillupws.org.uk , which introduces Skill Up and provides information on Apprenticeships, Traineeships and Skills.  The site signposts to opportunities, vacancies and information that may be of benefit. The portal also introduces the Skill Up team, who are there to help, and gives details of how to contact them.
Skill Up is not just a website, it is a service.

Every fortnight, Somerset Education Business Partnership (EBP) distributes an e-newsletter.

Are you an employer who is interested in helping local schools, want to have a positive impact on outcomes for your future workforce AND would like to receive free training and development for your staff?

Every fortnight, Somerset Education Business Partnership (EBP) distributes an e-newsletter.

According to research commissioned by the Association of Accounting Technicians employers have revealed that the experience gained in an apprenticeship is more important than qualifications.

The launch event for the Heart of the South West (HotSW) Careers Hub and Enterprise Advisor Network took place on Thursday 17th January 2019 at Sandy Park, Exeter.

Every fortnight, Somerset Education Business Partnership (EBP) distributes an e-newsletter.

Issues around skills shortages and digital infrastructure rank highest for Somerset businesses, according to the latest membership survey from Somerset Chamber of Commerce. 

With the construction sector in the midst of a skills shortage, CG Fry & Son is proud to be playing its part in tackling the issue and has welcomed 7 new apprentices to the company this year.

As a result of significant growth and difficulties recruiting, Thatchers is taking matters into their own hands by increasing investment into training and development, and by creating a tailor-made apprenticeship programme called Thatchers Young Talent.

Now entering its 8th year, Strode College's link with the city of Yueyang has been described by the British Council in Beijing as the best example of an effective and durable UK-China partnership and has had a major impact on education in Somerset.

Every fortnight, Somerset Education Business Partnership (EBP) distributes an e-newsletter.