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.

Wednesday 18^th November – 4pm
Industry Focus: Construction
Discover more about the many careers available in construction and decide which pathway is most suited to you.

You will hear from leading civil engineering and construction contractor, Alun Griffiths Ltd, one of the UK’s leading contractors Skanska UK and leading independent construction and property services company Willmott Dixon

Make sure you visit this page regularly to find details of all upcoming broadcasts and view on demand features from all the employers participating in the broadcasts.

Future broadcasts

Coming in 2021

Are you struggling to make your decision about and get ready for your next step Post 16?
Date: 19^th January 2021

This broadcast will

• Explain your options – traineeships, apprenticeships, college courses
• Look at how you can prepare yourself to get ready for making the move forward – preparing your CV, personal statement and record of experience
• Explain how to prepare to be work ready – what behaviours employers expect
• Help you to learn more about mindfulness and managing your well-being
• Introduce the SomersetWorks team

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.

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