Today marks International Day of People with Disabilities, an annual celebration of people with disabilities. This year's theme ‘Not all Disabilities are Visible’ also focuses on spreading awareness and understanding of disabilities that are not immediately apparent, such as mental illness, chronic pain or fatigue, sight or hearing impairments, diabetes, brain injuries, neurological disorders, learning differences [...]
The Building Bridges Team at Wiltshire Council have published their first newsletter. back to all of our news
Twas the last year of college and Nick was stuck, he admitted, What would he do next when all coursework was submitted? To the trusty careers team, he turned without fear, In hopes that his next steps would soon become clear. A meeting was called with his campus adviser They discussed all his options. And [...]
Traineeships have launched a new website aimed at young people, parents, teachers and careers advisors, which is housed on the Amazing Apprenticeships website. The site contains a number of new resources such as engaging case studies, information factsheets, video content and webinar recordings. Further resources will be added in the coming weeks. back to all of [...]
This is the 2nd of 3 events to provide short, smart tips for any Swindon and Wiltshire residents who may be facing redundancy or job uncertainty, and for employers who may be in the unfortunate position of making people redundant. Hosted on 2nd December from 4pm and can be booked using this link Facing Redundancy? [...]
The best of England’s apprentice employers, apprentices, rising stars and individuals who champion apprenticeships have been announced during the 17th annual National Apprenticeship Awards. Apprentices, at all levels and from sectors including construction, engineering and business, alongside employers from the health, leisure and ICT sectors were announced as winners during the online broadcast, held on [...]
Customers of Wessex Water will no doubt have seen the latest customer magazine which regularly features their fantastic apprenticeships and early careers programmes. The latest winter edition shares how despite the pandemic Wessex Water have recruited and welcomed another apprenticeship intake and have plans to open their recruitment window ready for next September shortly. Wessex [...]
We have learned that one of our former participants on the Building Bridges programme has started their studies at university this autumn. Very sadly, they were a victim of bullying at college which had left them feeling that college wasn’t the place for them and they dropped out. After joining Building Bridges and with the [...]
The Disability Rights UK quarterly magazine co-edited with and for young people is available now. Find information and resources on post-16 education, training and work. Get Ahead Issue 2 back to all of our news
The fabulous Amazing Apprenticeships have published their November parents' and carers' apprenticeship information pack. Full of advice, myth busting and insights into some the questions you may have about apprenticeships and traineeships amongst other great content. Download your copy of the November Parents' and Carers' Pack and see for yourself the opportunities an apprenticeship can [...]
