TalentED Academies
Somerset TalentED Academies help young people to gain an understanding of different key Somerset employment sectors by providing insights into and connections with a wide range of employers.
To help you continue to prepare for your future and discover the career opportunities available to you in Somerset, we are bringing the world of work to you with a series of broadcasts showcasing Somerset employers working in various industry sectors.
Each of our broadcasts will focus on a different industry. You will hear from employers, staff, apprentices and trainees who will share their experiences and give you real world examples of the types of career that you can aspire to in each industry. You will have the opportunity to participate in the live broadcast via the live chat where you can ask questions and receive responses from the speakers.
REGISTER TODAY for any of our upcoming broadcasts using the link at the bottom of the page.
Don’t forget you can view all of our previous broadcasts On Demand below.

Wednesday 27th January – 4pm
Industry Focus: Creative
Discover more about the exciting and varied careers available in the creative industries and decide which pathway is most suited to you.
You will have the opportunity to find out more about leading employers from the creative industries in Somerset – including Somerset Film and Octagon Theatre plus you will find out more about the many roles available in the creative industries.
Upcoming broadcasts:
All broadcasts air at 4pm on the dates shown.
- 3rd February – Professional Services
- 10th February – Information Technology & Digital Industries
- 24th February – Education
- 3rd March – Food Production & Farming
If you are not available to view the broadcasts live. They will all be available to view here on demand.
If you are interested in learning more about employability skills, find out more on the STEP UP SOMERSET page

SomersetWorks and Talent Academies are part-funded by the European Social Fund as part of the 2014-2020 England ESF Programme.