Thinking about Kickstart or traineeships in Somerset?

Want to KICKSTART your career in Somerset?

The Kickstart scheme is your chance to get six months of paid employment with a local employer.

Jobs from the Kickstart Scheme are open to 16-24 year olds who are claiming Universal Credit, and are at risk of long term unemployment. Does this sound like it could be you?

If you have a work coach at your local Jobcentre Plus, they will talk to you about the Kickstart Scheme and whether it’s right for you.

To learn more about Kickstart visit the government’s Kickstart Info Zone.

Thinking about doing traineeships in Somerset?

A traineeship is a quality work experience placement for 16-24 year olds with great training that helps you get experience, job skills and English and Maths boosters to give your career a real boost.

• A traineeship can help you boost your CV. It can help you build work-ready skills in some careers you might be really interested in.
• It can help you take the next step of your career to successfully apply for an apprenticeship.
• You can get support with your English and Maths skills if you need it.
• At the end of your traineeship you will get a guaranteed interview! This will either be for a paid job or opportunity, or it will provide you with great feedback to help you in the next step of your journey to work.

Skill Up Somerset

Skill Up Somerset can help you find traineeships in your area!

Somerset Skills & Learning

Somerset Skills & Learning (SSL) offer some great traineeships for 16-24 year olds in a wide range of work types including childcare, admin, digital skills and much more. Take a look!