Schools and Colleges

New term, new opportunities for students to connect with employers and learn about careers in Somerset.

Register for the Virtual Somerset Careers Fair today...plus the latest details of events and resources to support careers education in your school

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.

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

The latest edition of the WOW Show is helping to dispel the myths and preconceptions surrounding the construction industry and to promote the vast array of construction apprenticeship roles available to students today.

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.

PWC have developed the #TechSheCan charter to change the tide and inspire more girls to think about technology careers in a different light. The #TechWeCan program is based on interviews with 2000 A’ level Students which found that whereas 62% of males would consider a career in tech, only 27 % of females had. Furthermore only 16% of females had technology suggested to them as a career compared to 33% of males.

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

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.

'No Isolation' AV1 Robots have been used in South Somerset to help young people who are struggling with long-term illness or mental health issues to keep engaged with school life and their learning, and help maintain friendships.

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.

The Access to Employment and Learning Fund has been created to help residents of West Somerset to overcome some of the barriers they face in accessing learning and employment opportunities.

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

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.

Somerset Talented Academy inspires students after a visit to Numatic International in Chard.