The #Focus5 project provides on-going individual support to unemployed or economically inactive young people aged 15-18 across Somerset, Devon, Plymouth and Torbay to move towards education, employment and training. Young people work with a Key Worker to develop their own action plan and can also access support from our Specialist Partners on the project. #Focus5 is…
Family & Community Essential Skills has helped over 450 people within Cornwall to upskill and gain support to help improve their lives. European Social Funding has invested in a programme of support for employed, recently redundant or those unemployed who are looking to complete level 3 training in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly to…
Cornwall Skills for Young People continues to make positive impacts on young people 15-24 year olds who are not in work, education or training European Social Funding has invested in a programme of support for young people in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly to get into work, education and training. The investment is…
ICAN National Careers Service Enhancement 25+ has helped over 130 businesses within Cornwall to upskill the workforce European Social Funding has invested in a programme of support for employed people over the age of 25 in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly to progress in work, further education or apprenticeships. The investment is part…
Employees Support in Skills: European Social Funding has invested in a programme to support employers within the Solent area, particularly SMEs, to access free higher levels skills training for their workforce. The investment is part of the Solent Growth Programme and has now been extended to March 2019. Employers will receive a Training Needs…
Devon and Somerset (Heart of the South West) 15-18 year olds Not in work, education or training urged to take advantage of £1 million to develop skills and progress onto a range of positive outcomes that include employment, education, apprenticeship’s and traineeships. European Social Funding has invested in a programme of support for young people…
Cornwall 15-24 year olds not in work, education or training urged to take advantage of £1.1 million to develop skills and progress onto a range of positive outcomes that include employment, education, apprenticeship’s and traineeships. European Social Funding has invested in a programme of support for young people in Cornwall and the Isles of…
We can hardly contain our excitement as we gear up for the biggest STEM event in the South West! Next week, Wednesday 27th June, will see The Big Bang Fair South West take over Bristol UWE’s Conference and Events Centre as we host a huge celebration of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM)! We can’t…
The Generation STEM project has now reached its final stage as students are beginning to go out on work experience placements across the South West region. The project’s aim is to evaluate the impact that work experience has on students’ attitudes and engagement with STEM and to develop their understanding of employability skills and provide…
Big Bang @ Exeter welcomed over 1,300+ students during the day from primary and secondary schools as well as home schooled students across Devon and Cornwall. Visitors found out about STEM careers, got hands-on activities and experienced science shows from two fantastic presenters. The @ Event hosted a Big Bang project competition which allowed students…