West of England
West of England opportunities
West of England Combined Authority (WECA) has lots of information and advice for residents in Bristol, South Gloucestershire, and Bath and North East Somerset. Whether you're looking to progress at work, develop new skills or find a new job, WECA has brought together all the training and skills support services under one roof in the West of England.
Here you will find:
- Skills Connect is the West of England's 'One Stop Shop' for all things training, skills, and career support.
- Free career coaching with Future Bright
- Skills Bootcamp courses
- Retraining opportunities in Green Retrofit careers
- Dedicated redundancy support with Phoenix West
Lifepilot has a Provider search tool where you can find courses at local places of study including University of the West of England, University of Bath, Bath College and City of Bristol College. On Lifepilot you can register for a free account to enable you to save all of the information you find useful, and come back to it later.
Support if you are self employed
If you run your own business or are thinking of starting one, the West of England Growth Hub offers lots of support and resources to help you grow your business or get started.
More support from your local council
More support can be found in the following local and county council websites:
- Bristol City Council: One Front Door
- Bath and North East Somerset: achieveinbathnes.co.uk
- South Gloucestershire: Community Learning and Skill Service
- Opportunity North Somerset: Skill support for residents