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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.

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.

'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.

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.