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Interested in discovering innovative approached to recruiting young people? Book your place on our workshop before spaces run out! 

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

Our local colleges are hosting several open days during the Autumn, but there are alternatives to college which may suit some learners.

Bath College has made a strategic decision to include local employers in as many aspects of curriculum design and delivery as possible. As a consequence of this, ‘becoming employable’ and ‘employer engagement’ are key components of all their Higher Education programmes.

Philip Hammond introduces changes to apprenticeship levy - pledging more 'flexibility' for businesses. 

This year's special education partnership between Selworthy School and Somerset County Cricket Club concludes with students hosting a special press conference. 

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

The EBP and Somerset Chamber of Commerce are hosting a workshop to help businesses plan and execute an effective approach to recruiting young people. Sponsored by Ashfords.

The finalists for the 14th annual Somerset Business Awards have been revealed.

Staplegrove Church school were visited by research biologist, inspiring more into STEM careers.

West Somerset College invited Young Enterprise to deliver a one-day Employability Skills Workshop to all Year 10 pupils as part of a commitment to improving the career prospects of their students.

Somerset EBP features in the latest edition of Your Somerset. The free newspaper is delivered to households across Somerset, three times a year and contains news and information about the Council’s services and campaigns.

It’s been a busy summer for the staff and young people who took part in the National Citizen Service (NCS) Somerset programme.

In a recent speech to the World Education Forum UK Education Secretary Damian Hinds outlined that only a minority of Schools and Colleges are currently taking advantage of the opportunities that education technology offers.

Employer engagement and practical learning develops rounded, work-ready students with improved technical skills.

A team of scientists and researchers from Imperial College London spent the weekend inspiring shoppers at Tesco Extra in Yeovil.

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

Every fortnight, Somerset Education Business Partnership (EBP) distributes an e-newsletter. Click here to view the first edition of Somerset EBP's e-newsletter, publish...

Bridgwater & Taunton College announces Apprentice Chef of the Year 2018 The three finalists, Nathan Woodhead of Combe House Hotel in Holford, David Dickson of Somerset La...

Bigham’s, a successful ready meals manufacturer, has launched a new apprenticeship scheme at its food production campus at Dulcote, near Wells. The company is working w...

The Somerset Education Business Partnership (EBP) is inviting employers to attend its official launch event on Wednesday 24th October 2018 – to find out how they can benefit...

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Somerset and Devon have the opportunity to benefit from a £2.5m skills training pot for their workforce. Heart of the South...

Foxes Academy wins Specialist Provider and is honoured as Overall FE Provider at the 2018 Tes FE Awards. The specialist catering college and training hotel is set-up to suppo...

20 new Career Hubs are being established in England to support and improve careers education for young people. Heart of South West (Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay) has ...