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ABOUT US

Our purpose is simple – to unlock potential and change lives

Our aim is to improve life chances through innovative and quality employment, skills and learning across four integrated teams: Young Careers and Pathways, Adult and Community Learning, Apprenticeships and Employment support.

We work ‘bottom up’ with residents community groups providers and employers to develop local innovate solutions together.

We are proud of our services and the difference they make – providing people with opportunities to grow through increased confidence, friendship, love of learning and improved careers prospects.

You can find more on the impact of our work and hear the stories and experiences of our learners and service users on our impact page


We are a committed crew driven by passion and pride


We want to make a difference together


We believe in a better way of doing things

We are part of Bristol City Council. From our home in the Education and Skills Division, we reach out to join up with other Council teams and our many valued partners.

Our work is designed with and for local people AND at the same time contributes to strategic priorities set out by Bristol City Council and the West of England Combined Authority.

You can find the latest strategic priorities and plans from Bristol City Council and the wider West of England Combined Authority:

We are Employment, Skills & Learning

We believe that everyone deserves a chance to thrive and succeed.