Skills Elevators are tools that show you different job roles and what you need to do those jobs. They help you see the skills and behaviors needed for each job. Skills Elevators also give you information on where to get support, and find colleges or apprenticeships to help you learn and start your career.
This information is for Somerset residents to help you progress with your NEET (Not in Employment, Education or Training) to EET journey.
Learn about the different degree-level qualifications available in Somerset, like Degree Apprenticeships and other higher education options.
Higher education is third-level education after you leave school. It takes place at universities and Further Education colleges, and normally includes undergraduate and postgraduate study. You can find out more information on our Higher Education page (opens in a new tab; external site), which also covers support for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Padlet is our online noticeboard where you can find resources, opportunities, training and guidance.
Somerset Education Business Partnership connects employers with education providers so that young people are aware of local career opportunities and develop the skills needed to thrive at work.
We work with every state-funded secondary school, special educational needs school, alternative provision & post 16 college, helping them to link with local employers to deliver high quality careers support for students.
Lead and coordinate work with young people, families, local employers, schools, colleges and support agencies in order to secure supported employment opportunities and outcomes for our young people with SEND in Somerset.
Level 6 trained, impartial and independent specialist careers advice and guidance. Working with a vast number of young people and families, providing careers advice and guidance, developing careers opportunities, delivering workshops and raising aspirations in specialist schools, alternative provision, colleges and the like.
Providing young people with opportunities and choice to have their best life and reach their full potential.
The Somerset Work Experience Partnership helps schools with work experience for students. We have a list of job placements, check that they are safe, and provide schools with the resources and paperwork needed. We make sure work experience is safe, exciting, and useful for everyone.
