SOMERSET LIBRARIES IPAD LOANING SCHEME
Somerset Libraries, Somerset County Council now offers an iPad loaning scheme in specific libraries, aimed specifically at job seekers and/or anyone wanting to develop new skills. The scheme is designed for anyone – including people who may have little or no...
EU Settlement Scheme: fully funded assistance for employers Employers in Somerset have access to fully funded support through a partnership between the Home Office, Somerset County Council and local charity, Diversity Voice. EU, EEA and Swiss citizens must apply to...
Looking after your wellbeing
As the world continues to be a very different place, we all need to look after our mental wellbeing. There are a host of people on hand to support, Public Health have put together a handy leaflet with contacts that are available to support which you can download and...
Top Tips for Staying Connected
In these strange times we find ourselves in, use of mobile technology has escalated and at the moment it is the main way to communicate with loved ones, our communities and businesses. Somerset County Council and The Education Business Partnership have put together...
Digital Boost
Launch press release DIGITAL BOOST - Founders4Schools and BCG Digital Ventures Launch UK-Based Digital Boost, A Free Volunteering Platform Uniting Digital Experts With Leaders of Small Businesses and Charities Founded by by Founders4Schools and BCG Digital Ventures,...
Mindfulness for Anxiety reduction & relaxation – 6th & 8th May 2020
At a time when responsibilities seem endless, the situation dire, and it seems like time to yourself has become a thing of the past… Take a deep breath. Literally. Feel a little better? Be kind to yourself, these are trying times but incorporating mindful practices...
Skill Up Somerset
During these unprecedented times - you may wish to consider your own or your business needs. Skill Up Somerset continues to offer support through this period via non-contact communication.
Sedgemoor District Council working to help businesses affected by COVID-19
Date: 1 April, 2020 Sedgemoor District Council working to help businesses affected by COVID-19 Sedgemoor District Council has put in place today a range of measures to help some of the businesses in the District that are affected by the Coronavirus (COVID-19). It has...
Feedback Survey launched
We're looking for Feedback! Please take two minutes to complete our survey, help shape our future delivery at Under Construction! http://Loading…
Benefits of Competency Based Recruitment
In this video, Caroline Derrick, Employment Skills and Training Manager at Sedgemoor District Council, talks about the benefits of competency based recruitment for the employer and the candidate. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Do5QPowH_A
Head of Government’s Work and Pensions Department Visits Pioneering Women’s Project in Bridgwater.
Peter Schofield, Permanent Secretary at the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) paid a visit to Bridgwater to meet women being helped back into paid employment by a unique project called '100 Women First'. 20/01/20 The project was the brainchild of Sedgemoor...
December Blog
This time of year is always a good time for reflection, Under Construction has had another successful year and it would not be without the support of all our partners, we really appreciate your dedication. Since opening, we have welcomed over 6000 people through the...