ABOUT US

Bristol WORKS aims to make quality experiences of work and apprenticeships available to every young person.

Building an innovative education, business and community partnership that aims to raise the aspirations of young people and their parents/carers through the development of experience of work opportunities.

Aims And Objectives

Aspirational Aim and Objective for Bristol WORKS – NEET Reduction

Broaden Horizons

Give students meaningful exposure to diverse careers and industries.

Raise Aspirations

Boost confidence, skills, and informed choices to support positive post‑16 outcomes.

Champion Equity

Prioritise support for learners facing the greatest barriers to ensure fair access to quality experiences.

Connect Education and Employment

Build strong partnerships to provide students with clear insights into sectors, roles, and pathways.

Enhance Employer Practice

Equip employers to deliver meaningful, accessible, and engaging experiences of work.

Further information about the type of activity that has been developed can be viewed in news.

Our Process Building on existing good practice, WORKS will

ENGAGE

Employers and learning providers are co-creating opportunities to equip people with the skills and qualities they need in the workplace.

INSPIRE

Young people are participating and gaining insights into the wide range of career opportunities available.

EMPLOY

Employers are recruiting skilled people who are ready to meet business needs.

Our Delivery WORKS is supporting and facilitating

The creation of a unique framework which outlines the many ways to experience work

Employer and school engagement to review how good quality careers activity can look in practice.

Opportunities to network, share and celebrate good practice

A future diverse talent pipeline for the City.