IMPACT
Our services have a real impact on peoples confidence and skills and help them access exciting opportunities.
We are really proud to share some of the stories and achievements from across the Employment, Skills and Learning services.
Supporting Young People with Education, Training and Employment Opportunities
David Harrigan, Post 16 Manager is extremely proud of every member of the Post 16 Team for stepping up to support young people since GCSE results day: “they have been working tirelessly with young people and […]
Apprenticeships and Community Learning Teams rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted
In May ESL were visited by a team from Ofsted for an inspection of our Apprenticeships and Community Learning provision. Any Ofsted visit is always a fairly intense experience, but teams felt well prepared and welcomed […]
Navigating into a career with the NHS
Maheen got in touch with the Inclusive Careers Pathway Project as she wanted help to find work. She had been a student and was hoping to work for the NHS but didn’t have a lot of […]
Moving on from ESOL to employment
Denise and her family moved to the UK in August 2022. At first her priority was to take care of her family and make sure her children were happy and well adapted to their new home. […]
Developing the green skills needed for a career in Horticulture
Jonathan was unemployed and looking for work as a gardener or groundskeeper in Bristol. He had a relative lack of experience in the sector with just six months gardening work to draw on. Jonathan met his […]
Refurbished laptops help build skills and access to services
ESL Laptop Recycling Scheme Digital poverty in Bristol means that many people are unable to get easy access to online learning, employment and local services. The Employment, Skills and Learning Service stepped up during Covid and […]
Learner artwork on display at Local Art Trail
The Stoke Lodge Adult Learning centre is once again a host venue for the fantastic BS9 Arts Trail on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th June. The arts trail runs annually with local artists displaying their work […]
Supporting South Bristol businesses to grow and develop
Davis Roofing are one of the South West’s leading roofing contractors, Manager Daniel needed to grow his business with a workforce who were committed and could work hard. He was also keen to support local young […]
Supporting Young Parents to plan for the future
Kelly was referred to the Young Parents Support Service when she became pregnant at 15 years old. Kelly’s attendance at school was historically low and in the last months of her pregnancy, it became increasingly difficult […]
Billie is getting closer to her ‘dream job’ thanks to Future Bright
As a single mum, Billie was working hard but her job wasn’t really the right fit for her to pursue her dream job in nursing. She told Karen her Progression Coach with Future Bright, “I was […]