MOVING FOWARDS

We support learners to identify goals and develop the knowledge and skills they need to progress. Getting a job, volunteering, improving your English, maths or language skills or starting a new course just for fun?

How we can help you move forwards

Our team of development workers are happy to give you impartial advice about your first steps into learning as an adult or your next steps into future learning. Whether your aim is to increase your confidence; help your children with their learning or to support your family’s health or finances; to get involved in your community; gain qualifications or move into volunteering or employment we can help you with your next steps.

Click here to contact us or find a list of courses which are offered free of charge for most learners.

For other information and support to explore your wider choices and options in learning or work, follow the links below:

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How much do our courses cost?

Our courses are typically offered at no charge to learners

Employment Support

Jobcentre Plus

direct.gov.uk/jobsearch
For paid and voluntary work, Jobcentre Plus can help you access local opportunities like work programmes and job clubs.

Skills Connect

0117 332 1500
Skills Connect

We offer free support to residents of Bristol to enter training, gain employment, progress within their current career or change into a new career.

We have a team of trained coaches that offer tailored, person centred support.

The support we can offer includes:

Bespoke 1:1 support sessions
CVs, job applications and interview techniques
Identifying employment goals
Information, advice, and guidance for employment needs
Referrals which could include wellbeing support or financial advice

We Work For Everyone

tel:01179223330
We Work For Everyone
If you are looking for work and have a learning disability, learning difficulty or are autistic, we can help
Our dedicated Employment Navigators can support you to find a way into paid work.

Way Through

0117 947 1189
waythrough.org.uk
Supporting individuals with mental health to be able to regain meaningful employment, training or education.

National Careers Service

0800 100 900
nationalcareers.service.gov.uk
The National Careers Service can help you with your career, learning and training choices. Find out more about us and the different ways we can support you.

Apprenticeships

0117 352 1960
onsitebristol.co.uk
Training programmes that combine on the job training and learning. They also have an educational element, such as a college programme, which awards a recognised qualification.

Workwell West

0117 922 3623
workwellwest.org.uk
WorkWell is a friendly, free and local support service for anyone with a disability or health condition who is struggling to stay in work, return to a job, or trying to find new employment.

Volunteering

Voscur

0117 909 9949
voscur.org/jobs
info@voscur.org
Supports, develops and represents Bristol’s Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector. Lists volunteering vacancies with local charities and community groups.

CAN-DO BRISTOL

candobristol.co.uk
Community volunteering opportunities.

Colleges

City of Bristol College

0117 312 5000
cityofbristol.ac.uk
enquiries@cityofbristol.ac.uk
City of Bristol College run a wide range of courses across Bristol, including evening, flexi study and online courses.

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College

0117 9312121
info@sgscol.ac.uk
sgscol.ac.uk
A whole range of courses including English, maths, ICT and ESOL

Other learning providers

Community learning west

0117 251 0230
communitylearningwest.net
lctinfo@bristol.gov.uk
We set up courses for people with few or no qualifications, and for adults who are unemployed and experience multiple barriers to learning and work.

Hartcliffe and Withywood Ventures (HWV)

0117 978 1708
hwv.org.uk
HWV own and manage the gatehouse, offering – free and impartial advice and guidance on training, volunteering and employment opportunities.

Southmead development trust

0117 950 3335
southmead.org
info@southmead.org
In partnership with other community groups and charities we raise funds and manage projects which directly address our community’s needs.

YES

0117 973 9744
youtheducationservice.org.uk
Free English and maths courses. Assist students with learning difficulties and disabilities, and offer a range of courses to help our students improve essential skills.

CCBED

0117 914 5472
c-cbed.com
Bristol-based organisation that aims to ensure learners can achieve their professional aspirations and to realise their economic potential, regardless of their background.

Partners in Bristol

0117 914 5472
partnersinbristol.co.uk
Courses which are fully funded will come at no cost to you, and will be supported by your own expert tutor. We hope you enjoy discovering what is available to you.

Online learning

Learndirect

01202 006 464
www.learndirect.com
The UK’s largest provider of skills, training and employment services. We’ve helped millions of people gain the skills they need to change their lives.

Alison.com

alison.com
Upskill today. Transform your tomorrow.
Free online courses and tools to empower yourself.

Learning for fun

Adult Learning Bristol

0117 903 8844
bristolcourses.com
A wide range of paid-for day, evening and weekend classes. We are open to everyone who is keen to learn and our courses are delivered by skilled and experienced tutors.

Bristol Folk House

0117 926 2987
bristolfolkhouse.co.uk
The Bristol Folk House is an adult education centre providing a variety of part-time day and evening courses and workshops for over 18s.

Bristol City Council Libraries

Bristol Libraries
You can use computers free of charge for Internet, email and other programs.

ESOL (for speakers of other languages)