The Employment Support team is helping young people into work with Kickstart Bristol! Kickstart is a government initiative to provide work experience for young people aged 16-24 to help them with the work skills they need to move into the world of work. The placements are funded by the government so employers’ costs are covered. […]
A Day in the Life of a Future Bright Career Progression Coach Simon Bayliss, Employment Support Team Well it’s another early start as I settle into my now well established pattern of working from home. First things first, I pour the first fresh coffee of the morning. I open my diary and familiarise myself with […]
An interview with Adam Saleh, Apprentice, Employment Support Team, Bristol City Council.
Dear Colleagues This week there has been a very emotional uprising against racism and discrimination against Black people and communities, sparked by the death of George Floyd, killed in police custody in Minneapolis. Last year, the whole ESL team had a positive experience of equality training with the Black South West Network when we discussed […]
Stoke Lodge Access Improvement Project In October we worked with a local resident to develop an application to the Neighbourhoods and Communities team for S106 and CIL funding to provide accessible routes into the green space at Stoke Lodge. (S106 and CIL funding is funding from local building developments that is made available for community […]
Monday 20th January 2020 was this year’s Blue Monday, the so-called most depressing day of the year. The days are short, cold and grey, the brightness and celebration from Christmas is well and truly over and on top of that, the credit card bills arrive. Whether it’s a fabrication from travel companies looking to give […]
Dear Colleagues A big part of the Bristol story is the existence and expansion of thousands of local businesses – large and small. Of course, businesses are made up of many people who are local residents too, including young people, parents/carers, volunteers and active community members. ESL has a critical role in linking up with […]
Dear Colleagues Did you know that our Young Careers and Pathways Team (formally known as Post 16 Participation) are managing an amazing work placement scheme for around 70-100 young people and adults each year? Hayley does a fantastic job arranging placements for WORKS schools for young people who are keen to find out more about […]
Dear Colleagues Happy New Year! Here’s looking forward to the best possible year and decade ahead. In the first week back after a good few days, it is not uncommon to hear colleagues reflect on how hard it is to make the transition from holiday to work. Let’s take comfort that two thousand years ago […]
On 4th & 5th February 2020 On Site Bristol Apprenticeships in partnership with Taylor Wimpey will attend the annual 2 day Raising Aspirations Careers Event at UWE. The event, organised by Cabot Learning Federation is now in its 8th year and offers a combination of high quality information advice and guidance for thirteen and fourteen […]
