Essex Opportunities

06/09/2026

Free careers event tomorrow, 7 September! 🙌

Age 16-25 and live in Colchester? 🤔

If you're looking for a support with getting a job, apprenticeship or further education, come and join us at Colchester Townhouse Youth Centre to Get Sorted!

We can't wait to see you there!

Find out more: https://www.essexopportunities.co.uk/events/get-sorted-colchester/

3 days to go until our Get Sorted Colchester careers event! 🙌

​Meet employers, training providers and support organisations all in one place at Get Sorted.

​Whether you're ready to start work, looking for training, or exploring future career options, there'll be people on hand to help.

​Open to young people aged 16 to 19, or up to 25 with SEND

​📍 Colchester Townhouse Youth Centre - 7 September​

​Find out more, link in the comments 👇

05/09/2026

Did you know Connect to Work's support is delivered in community locations across Essex?​

Whether it's in a library or a nearby café, Connect to Work's personalised employment support is built around you. ​

To learn more and express your interest, visit: https://www.essexopportunities.co.uk/connect-to-work/connect-to-work/​

04/09/2026

Take a look inside Get Sorted! 👀

See what to expect when you visit, from employers and training providers to apprenticeships, careers support and opportunities.

Come to our next event!
📍 Get Sorted Colchester
📅 7 September

For young people aged 16-19, or up to 25 with SEND

Find out more: https://www.essexopportunities.co.uk/events/get-sorted-colchester/

04/09/2026

3 days to go until our Get Sorted Colchester careers event! 🙌

​Meet employers, training providers and support organisations all in one place at Get Sorted.

​Whether you're ready to start work, looking for training, or exploring future career options, there'll be people on hand to help.

​Open to young people aged 16 to 19, or up to 25 with SEND

​📍 Colchester Townhouse Youth Centre - 7 September​

​Find out more, link in the comments 👇

03/09/2026

Looking for a job, apprenticeship or careers advice?

Get Sorted brings employers, training providers and support organisations together to help young people take their next step.

📍 Colchester Townhouse Youth Centre
📅 7 September

For young people age 16 to 19, or up to 25 with SEND

Find out more: https://www.essexopportunities.co.uk/events/get-sorted-colchester/

03/09/2026

Build your confidence. Learn new skills. Shape your career.​

Fully funded Skills Bootcamps can help you:​

✅ progress at work ​
✅ return to employment ​
✅ learn new skills ​
✅ explore a new career​

Discover available courses: https://www.essexopportunities.co.uk/skills-bootcamps/skills-bootcamps-in-essex/ ​

02/09/2026

Last week, we welcomed young people to Get Sorted Basildon 🙌

It was great to see so many young people aged 16 to 25 connecting with employers, training providers and support organisations to explore their next steps.

Thank you to all the organisations that attended and shared their advice, opportunities and expertise with attendees throughout the day.

Cllr Sam Journet, Cabinet Member for Education, SEND and Skills, said: "Get Sorted events are a valuable opportunity for young people to access careers advice, guidance and opportunities. Whether they are looking for a job, considering an apprenticeship or exploring further training, these events offer practical support and inspiration to help them make informed choices about their future. I would encourage a young person who was not able to attend to visit ‘Get Sorted’ Colchester on 7 September, where they can explore jobs, apprenticeships, training opportunities and receive careers support."

​Find out more about Get Sorted Colchester: ​https://www.essexopportunities.co.uk/events/get-sorted-colchester/

01/09/2026

Want to learn more about the Connect to Work experience?​

Listen this podcast episode from Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, one of our Delivery Partners.

You can hear from a Connect to Work participant and employer, as well as more about how the programme works.​

To tune in, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_4uL0mstQE​

01/09/2026

The Essex Apprenticeship Hub is back!​ 🙌

Not sure what to do after school or college? Want to find out if an apprenticeship could be right for you?​

​Join our first free online session of the academic year and get the facts about apprenticeships from the people who know them best.​

​Find out:​

✅ What apprenticeships are and how they work​
✅ Apprenticeship levels, including degree apprenticeships​
✅ Common apprenticeship myths busted​
✅ Live Q&A with experts​

📅 Wednesday 30 September 2026​
⏰ 6:15pm to 7:00pm​
💻 Online

Sign up here: ​https://pathwayctm.com/event/what-is-an-apprenticeship-essex-apprenticeship-hub/

28/08/2026

Connect to Work supports Essex residents to find meaningful work. This support can include skills and training opportunities, interview preparation, and health and wellbeing support.​

Participants, like Debbie, often find that Connect to Work helps not only increase employability but builds confidence and aspiration for the future.​

To watch a full video showing Debbie's Connect to Work journey, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqvTA8SybbY​