Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships are a productive and effective way to grow talent and develop a motivated, skilled, and qualified workforce.
Apprentices can be employed at different levels, whether they have just come out of school, finished university or for those in a current role wanting to further enhance their career.
Support is available to businesses wanting to employ an apprentice.
Somerset Skills and Learning
If you’re an employer with an apprentice who may be facing challenges, an Apprenticeship Coach can be an invaluable resource to support your apprentice’s success.
West of England Apprenticeship Service
If you’re a business looking to recruit new talent and skills or want to offer development opportunities and skills to your team, the West of England Apprenticeship Service will help you with research, finding a network provider, advertisement, funding options, set you up for success and are available if you have any questions.
Bath & North East Somerset Council are in partnerships with colleges who offer a wide variety of apprenticeships including:
Sector-specific training
Organisations in Bath & North East Somerset offer a selection of courses that are aimed at professionals working in specific sectors including;
- The FWD Project: offers a range of support for health and wellbeing start-ups and small medium enterprises in the West of England.
- Sector-based Work Academy Programmes (SWAPs): Bath College are currently offering a series of SWAPs in hospitality, employability and construction.
- Skills Bootcamps: Bath Spa University are offering the opportunity to build up sector-specific skills and support those wishing to advance their career.
Achieve in B&NES
Achieve in B&NES aim be at the heart of training provision across Bath & North East Somerset and their accessible network of training providers and partners aims to provide training, support, and resources to help local residents to reach their full potential.
They also post up to date news features on courses, bootcamps, job fairs, events & business news.