Employment & Skills Support Somerset

Somerset Start Up & Grow

Somerset Start Up & Grow gives free, practical help to people starting or growing a business in Somerset. Funded by Somerset Council through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, you can get up to six hours with a local business advisor. We help with your plan, money, marketing, day-to-day running, new ideas and hiring. If you’re in the Somerset Council area and run a small or medium business (under 250 staff) — or you’re just getting started — you can join. Not sure if you’re eligible? Use the Council Checker or get in touch for a quick chat.

Email: Email Somerset Start Up & Grow

Website: Visit Somerset Start Up & Grow website

Apprenticeship Levy Transfers

Skill Up Somerset are working with some local large employers who are willing to transfer their levy to smaller local employers, subject to certain criteria.

Email: Email Apprenticeship Levy Transfers

Website: Visit Apprenticeship Levy Transfers website

Somerset Business Agency (SBA)

SBA CIC // Enterprise
Take initiative. Lead a programme. Level-up your business leadership. We’re here to support start up owners, existing businesses and employees in reaching for the stars.

SBA CIC // Education
We work with schools and other education establishments to deliver enterprising training, preparing students for the world of business. We also offer a range of courses, for those looking to upgrade their skills.

SBA CIC // Employment
The world of work just got more accessible. Build your confidence and get yourself employment-ready with our expert career guidance and skill development.

Email: Email Somerset Business Agency (SBA)

Website: Visit Somerset Business Agency (SBA) website

Business Skills Sorted

We provide a directory called Business Skills Sorted to help businesses find training and education options.

Email: Email Business Skills Sorted

Website: Visit Business Skills Sorted website

Somerset Business Mentoring

This programme is designed to help Somerset’s small and medium (SME) businesses learn from our experienced business leaders and serial entrepreneurs. They will share their knowledge on accelerating business development, making better strategic decisions, being more productive and ultimately growing your business.

Email: Email Somerset Business Mentoring

Website: Visit Somerset Business Mentoring website

Somerset Education Business Partnership (EBP)

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.

Email: Email Somerset Education Business Partnership (EBP)

Website: Visit Somerset Education Business Partnership (EBP) website

Somerset Careers Hub

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.

Email: Email Somerset Careers Hub

Website: Visit Somerset Careers Hub website

SPTS (Specialist and Personalised Training Services)

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.

Email: Email SPTS (Specialist and Personalised Training Services)

Website: Visit SPTS (Specialist and Personalised Training Services) website

Response to redundancy for businesses

Coordination of the strategic response to redundancy for businesses.

Helping businesses plan and manage when they need to reduce staff.

Email: Email Response to redundancy for businesses

Website: Visit Response to redundancy for businesses website

Somerset Work Experience Partnership

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.

Email: Email Somerset Work Experience Partnership

Website: Visit Somerset Work Experience Partnership website

Multiply

The Multiply programme is for all adults aged 19 and over (no upper age limit) and aims to help adults without level 2 in maths to improve their numeracy confidence and skills in daily life, at home and work. This can lead to progression into qualifications, better employment or further training opportunities and wellbeing.