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Stay up to date with the latest activities, partnerships, and programme updates from Bristol Works.
Here you will find news stories highlighting employer engagement, school partnerships, work experience opportunities, and the many ways organisations across Bristol are helping young people explore the world of work.
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Through these stories we celebrate the impact of collaboration between employers and schools, and share examples of how students are gaining valuable insight into careers and industries across the city.
A lab-solutely awesome experience at Science Creates
Written by Talulah Allison, a work experience student at Bristol WORKS In […]
Students Step Into the World of Work at Bridge Learning Campus
From arts and animation to engineering challenges, students at Bridge Learning Campus experienced the world of work first-hand during an […]
Growing Skills and Confidence at Blaise Plant Nursery
Nine students from Years 10 and 11 at Ashton Park School recently stepped out of the classroom and into the […]
Sunny Shirehampton High Street School Trip
On a rare dry day in this wet Bristol winter, five lucky Year 7 students from Oasis Brightstowe Academy took […]
National Careers Week 2026!
We had an amazing National Careers Week this year, with 332 experiences of work delivered over 22 sessions with the […]
Year 11 girls see the real-world power of maths with Atkins Réalis
Engineering and construction are still industries largely dominated by men. In December, Bristol WORKS partnered with Atkins Réalis to deliver […]
From Strengths to Subjects: Year 9 Connect GCSE Choices to Careers
For Year 9 students, choosing GCSE options can be an exciting, but sometimes daunting, moment in their education. With more […]
Tech Takes Centre Stage: HP Inspires Year 9 Students to Showcase Their Brilliance
Year 9 students, from Merchants Academy in Bristol, were treated to an exciting glimpse into the future as 2 HP […]
New Fosseway learners get growing at Redcatch Community Garden
In late November and early December, Bristol WORKS supported two small-group visits for learners from New Fosseway School to Redcatch […]
Careers taking off at Bristol Airport!
Following on from a brilliant visit to Bristol Airport last academic year with Ashton Park School, we brought a group of 15 Y10 students […]
Bristol WORKS and Askew Cavanna Architects Inspire Students to Design for People and Planet
In November 2025, students from Oasis Academy John Williams and Bedminster Down stepped into the world of architecture through an […]
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Help Inspire the Next Generation
Bristol Works continues to grow through the support of employers and schools working together to provide meaningful experiences of work for young people across Bristol.
If you are an employer interested in sharing your expertise or offering opportunities for students, we would love to hear from you.
Schools looking to expand employer engagement within their careers programmes can also connect with our team.
Together, we can help young people gain the knowledge, confidence, and inspiration they need to take their next steps beyond school.
