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Screwfix is one of the UK's leading retailers, selling tools, equipment and supplies for building, DIY and home improvement projects.

With hundreds of stores across the UK and Ireland, Screwfix offers a range of opportunities for young people. From the age of 16, you can start a career in retail, helping customers and learning valuable workplace skills.

Screwfix also offers apprenticeships and graduate programmes, giving young people the chance to gain qualifications, build experience and develop their careers.

Visit the Screwfix stand to find out more about the different career paths available and how you can get started.

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Somerset Council promotes careers in childcare and the different ways to get started. Visit this stand to find out about training, apprenticeships, and job opportunities in childcare.

They will have information leaflets available and a device where you can explore current childcare vacancies in Somerset. The team can also explain childcare funding and support, helping you understand what help is available and where to find more information.

👥 Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/SomersetEarlyYearsandChildcare/

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Leonardo offer lots of opportunities for young people starting their careers. These include apprenticeships, industrial placements and graduate jobs, where you can gain valuable skills and experience while working on real projects. They also offer one-week work experience placements for students in Year 10 and Year 12, helping them learn more about the workplace and different career options.

🔗LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/leonardo_company

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https://twitter.com/Leonardo_live

📸Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/leonardo_company/

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Join Leonardo and explore a world of opportunity. We offer job opportunities across the UK in various roles, from interns to professionals. Find your dream job today.

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Bournemouth University is a modern university offering a wide range of undergraduate courses designed to help students make a positive impact in the world. Every student has the chance to take part in a professional work placement, either in the UK or abroad, to gain real experience and boost their career prospects. With subjects ranging from engineering and computing to media, health, and business, BU supports students through scholarships, career services, and industry connections.

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Explore our wide range of undergraduate degree courses, find out about accommodation, or book your place at an Open Day.

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We’re proud to be listed in the Sunday Times Top 100 Places to Work 2024! At Bridges, we work on exciting engineering and construction projects that help shape everyday life across the UK.

If you're interested in an electrical or mechanical apprenticeship, please leave your CV with us - we’ll review applications in spring 2026.

Please note: Apprenticeship roles may involve daily travel to different sites and sometimes staying away from home during the week.

🔗LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bridges-electrical-engineers-limited

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At Bridges we are more than Engineers. As a team we shape and support engineering and construction for our clients, who in turn touch the daily lives of millions of people across the UK.

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A career working with young children is Thinking about a career working with young children?

It’s a unique and rewarding path where you can make a real difference. Whether you're helping in a nursery, supporting after-school clubs, or becoming a registered childminder, you'll play a key role in shaping children's early learning and giving them the best start in life.

Want to learn more about the different roles and how to get started? Visit the Early Years Careers website above.

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Working with small children is a big deal. See how you can get a job that makes a difference by helping to give children the best start in life.

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Graphic Science helps young people explore careers in science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM). They run fun events, connect students with STEM professionals, and support projects.

If you're curious about coding, robotics, or real-world science, Graphic Science is a great place to start!

Graphic Science are also hosting the Somerset First Lego League Challenge Tournament in March 2026.

Teams of up to 10 students (aged 9–16) will design, build, and program a LEGO robot to complete missions on a challenge mat. It’s all about teamwork, creativity, and friendly competition, with the chance to progress to regional, national, and even international finals!

To find out more about the First Lego League in Somerset contact Rhona@graphicscience.co.uk

🔗LinkedIn: Linkedin.com/company/sw-england-stem-ambassadors

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Graphic Science Ltd: Communications & education consultancy based near Bristol. We specialise in promoting science, technology, engineering & maths (STEM)

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Heidelberg Materials UK is a company that helps build things like roads and buildings. They make materials such as concrete, cement, and asphalt, and they also work on recycling building materials and creating more environmentally friendly products, like low-carbon concrete and net-zero cement.

They offer apprenticeships and higher-level apprenticeships in electrical and mechanical engineering. They also offer work experience, and are exploring opportunities to support T Level students.

👥Facebook: www.facebook.com/HeidelbergMaterials/UK/

🎶TikTok: Heidelberg Materials UK (@heidelbergmaterialsuk) | TikTok

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Working at Hanson is about being part of something big – with more than 300 sites across the UK and over 3,500 employees in a wide range of roles, Hanson has opportunities for all. Belonging to the international Heidelberg Cement Group which has a leading global position in aggregates, cement and concrete, everyone is part of one team that is committed to achieving the company’s visions.

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The British Army offers amazing apprenticeships and university bursaries for both soldiers and officers. Whether you're into engineering, communications, logistics, medicine, or even combat roles, there’s something for everyone.

Come and chat with the team to find out more about the different career paths, qualifications you can earn, and the great benefits available!

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Army Career Stream - Intelligence, IT and Communications

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Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service offers exciting career paths for young people, including joining the Fire Cadets (ages 13–17) to learn firefighting skills and teamwork. As you get older, you can explore roles like firefighter, control room operator, or work in areas like IT, data, and community safety, with opportunities for apprenticeships to help you get started.

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Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service

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Supported Internships are a pathway to employment for young adults with SEND. Based in incredible local businesses, these year-long programs allow young people to experience an employment environment, gain valuable skills and work with a dedicated team to find a career that suits them.

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A job in the Royal Navy means adventure, camaraderie, and lifelong prospects. Every day is different, whether you‘re policing oceans, delivering aid during disasters, or engaged in combat.

It offers a wide range of opportunities for young people to develop skills, explore career pathways, and gain valuable experience.

The Royal Navy provides paid apprenticeships, university schemes and school-leaver entry routes across engineering, aviation, technology, logistics, and operational roles, combining hands-on experience with nationally recognised qualifications.

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A job in the Naval Service means adventure, camaraderie, and lifelong prospects. Join us and be a key part of global operations. Ready for adventure?

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Somerset NHS Foundation Trust runs hospitals, community care, mental health services, and some GP practices across Somerset. They offer lots of career options—from patient care like podiatry and radiotherapy to roles in catering, IT, and data. They also offer work experience, apprenticeships, and industry placements. Please see their website for more details.

❌X (Formerly Twitter): https://x.com/SomersetFT

👥Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SomersetFT

📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/somerset_ft/

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Work experience, career engagement and apprenticeships

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The Royal Air Force (RAF) offers a wide range of exciting careers—from engineering and aviation to IT, logistics, and healthcare. You can start with an apprenticeship in areas like aircraft maintenance, catering, or cyber security, earning a recognised qualification while getting paid and gaining hands-on experience. The RAF also offers graduate roles, career progression, and training in leadership and specialist skills. Whether you want to fly planes, fix them, or support operations on the ground, there’s a role to match your interests.

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Employ My Ability offers vocational pathways and supported internships to young people aged 16-25. We offer onsite work experience and external at our Moreton campus. Our Gillingham campus is for PMLD learners.

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SEND College with two campuses in Dorset. Delivering training and support in the development of skills, confidence, and independence.

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Train4All is a training provider in Somerton offering apprenticeships in bricklaying, property maintenance, welding, and metal fabrication. They also run full-time engineering scholarships through ECITB, which can lead to Level 3 apprenticeships with local and national employers.

🔗LinkedIn: Train4All Construction & Engineering Academy: Overview | LinkedIn

👥 Facebook: www.facebook.com/Train4All/

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Coastland College is the new name for Weymouth and Kingston Maurward College.

United by our shared landscape and a belief that education is more than a qualification; it’s the launchpad for transformation.

Inspired by our coastline, ever-moving yet constant, our new identity unites us under one bold, flexible and unmistakable new name and new look.

Explore courses at Kingston Maurward Campus and Weymouth Campus.

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Exeter College is rated Outstanding by Ofsted and is proud to help students achieve their goals—whether that’s going to university, starting a career, or learning new skills.

This year, our students did really well in their exams and many went on to top universities. We were also rated the best in the South West for how happy employers are with our Apprenticeships.

Our friendly College Advice Team visits schools across the region to talk about all the exciting courses and opportunities at Exeter College. They’re here to help you find the course that’s right for you!

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Exeter College : Your First Choice Ofsted Outstanding College

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Exeter College. Your First Choice Ofsted Outstanding College. Caring. Nearby. Exceptional. Graded Ofsted Outstanding since 2014.

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PKF Francis Clark is a top accountancy firm in the South West offering great career opportunities. You can start with an AAT apprenticeship, apply for work experience in Year 10 or 12, or explore internships and placements. They also offer graduate pathways, including the ACA qualification to become a Chartered Accountant. Their trainee success rates are so strong, they’re ranked 33rd in the Sunday Times Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers 2025.

📸Instagram: www.instagram.com/pkffrancisclarkcareers/

👥 Facebook: https://facebook.com/PKFFrancisClark/

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Accountancy, audit, advisory and tax careers. Whoever you are, we’ll empower you to be the best you can be. Belong. Be Brilliant. Be You.

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ABP UK is part of a major food company that supplies award-winning British beef and lamb around the world. They offer great early career opportunities like apprenticeships, industry placements, and a graduate programme, helping you start and grow your career in food production.

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ABP UK is one of the UK’s leading meat suppliers. We work with a network of farmers to deliver market-leading beef, pork and lamb meat products.

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Clarke Willmott is a national law firm offering a supportive and hands-on route into legal careers. If you're interested in law, you can start as a paralegal, gaining real experience and working closely with senior lawyers. After 12 months, you may be able to apply for a trainee solicitor role through the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) route. They also support the CILEX legal executive pathway, helping you qualify in a way that suits your goals.

🔗LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clarke-willmott/posts/?feedView=all

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Find answers to the questions we are regularly asked by candidates about working at Clarke Willmott. We have offices in in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton & Taunton.

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Rheinmetall Defence UK is part of a global technology company based in Germany. They work in areas like engineering, technology, and defence, and have offices around the world.

In the UK, Rheinmetall has a team of around 100 people based in Bristol. They help support the British Army by providing and maintaining military vehicles and equipment.

Their goal is to create smart, modern technology that helps the Armed Forces do their jobs more safely and effectively.

They also work with universities and offer opportunities for young people interested in careers in science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM).

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Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land Limited (RBSL)
Shaping a Global Britain as the UK's through-life Land Platform Champion where the best choose to serve. Delivering advanced capability through a skilled workforce and world-class facilities. Our team is growing. Join us!

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Join Rheinmetall in the UK! Apply now and start your individual career path with us!

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Exeter Maths School is a top-rated sixth form for students who love maths and science!
The school opened in 2014 and welcomes students from all over the South West.

If you live far away, you can stay at the school during the week in our boarding accommodation—so you don’t have to travel every day.

We love getting our teeth into the mind-bending challenges and revelations of Maths, Physics and Computing. So we have set about designing the perfect environment for this special kind of creativity to thrive. If you love Maths, why not consider Exeter Maths School for your A-levels?

🔗LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/exeter-maths-school/

👥 Facebook: www.facebook.com/exetermathematicsschool/

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Exeter Mathematics School (EMS) is an Ofsted Outstanding, state-funded 6th form specially designed for young people who love maths, physics and computing. We're open to enthusiastic and adventurous students from all over Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and Somerset - and offer great accommodation if you're too far away for a daily commute.

Our pioneering formula is all about freeing you up to explore the subjects you love inside out. That means fewer rules, more mind-bending maths challenges and a really supportive, family ethos that allows you to be yourself.

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Thales is a global technology company working on exciting projects in aerospace, defence, transport, and digital security. They offer apprenticeships, internships, and graduate programmes in areas like engineering, software, cyber security, and project management.

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Specsavers is a global company with local stores, including in Yeovil and Chard, offering careers in optical and hearing care. They provide work experience, apprenticeships (Levels 3, 5, and 6), and placements, and are a Certified Great Place to Work 2025.

🔗LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/specsavers/posts/?feedView=all

👥Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LifeatSpecsavers/

▶️YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/LifeatSpecsavers

📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/LifeatSpecsavers/

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Specsavers Jobs - Specsavers Careers - Join Specsavers UK & Ireland

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Welcome to the Specsavers jobs and careers website, the main portal for all the latest store, retail and head office jobs in the UK & Ireland.

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CII qualifications help you build skills and knowledge for careers in insurance and finance. Whether you're just starting out or aiming for a leadership role, there are options to support your learning and future goals.

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Welcome to the Insurance Institute of Exeter which was founded in 1920. I am honoured and privileged to be elected to serve as the latest President of the Insurance Institute of Exeter. This will be my third and last year. I believe I am the first PFS member of the Institute to be elected President.

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Richard Huish are committed to delivering an exceptional, student-centred education through a broad and inspiring curriculum. At Huish, you can choose from over 40 Level 3 courses, progress through our Level 2 Pathway, or take your first steps into employment with our Education Apprenticeships—ensuring there is a route to suit every ambition.

👥Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/richuish

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richardhuishcollege/

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Into Film is a UK charity that helps young people learn and get creative through film. They offer free resources for schools, support young filmmakers, and give advice on careers in the film and screen industries.

Their mission is to inspire and support young people to learn, and to realise their creative, cultural and career aspirations, through film and the moving image.

🔗LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/into-film

📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intofilm_edu/?hl=en & https://www.instagram.com/getintofilm/?hl=en

🎶TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@getintofilm?lang=en

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Our resources use the unique medium of film to open-up the curriculum in exciting, accessible ways, enhancing classroom lessons and Into Film Clubs.

Into Film has been invaluable in supporting pupils' wellbeing and mental health through access to high-quality resources

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Sexey’s Sixth is a friendly and welcoming sixth form where you can make great friends and feel part of a supportive community.
We have students from our own Year 11 and from other schools who join us because of our small class sizes, strong results, and warm atmosphere.

You can explore our A Levels and BTECs on our website—and if you’re curious, you can even sign up to ‘Shadow a Sixth Former’ for a day to see what it’s really like!

📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sexeyssixth/reels/

❌ X (formerly Twitter): x.com/sexeyssixth/status/1502013747019358218

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In 2024, 82% of our students gained A-C grades, and we were ranked in the top 25% of schools and colleges in the UK for our value added A Level results. 43% of our students who progressed onto Higher Education went on to top universities, including Oxford and Cambridge.

We also offer loads of exciting activities to help you grow and have fun—like sports, Duke of Edinburgh, leadership roles, teaching, volunteering, and debating.

Come and see for yourself at our Sixth Form Open Evening on Thursday 23rd October 2025, from 5:30–7:30pm!

👥Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheGryphonSchool

📸Instagram: www.instagram.com/gryphonsixthform

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Welcome: Sixth Form - The Gryphon School: Sherborne

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The Gryphon Sixth Form is a large successful & vibrant community of around 450 students, many of who come from neighbouring state and independent schools.

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The Somerset Performing Arts Centre for Education (SPACE)

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This is a full-time, two-year course where you’ll get to explore lots of exciting projects and learn all about how the performing arts industry works — including what goes into creating a performance from start to finish.

You’ll also have the chance to focus more deeply on what you enjoy most, by choosing a specialism in either Acting or Dance.

The qualification is equal to three A-Levels, or three and a half if you also complete the Extended Project Qualification.

We’re proud to offer two years of full-time training that we believe you’ll find inspiring, challenging, and unforgettable — and we can’t wait to begin that journey with you!

❌X (Formerly Twitter): https://x.com/spacesomerset

👥Facebook: www.facebook.com/spacesomerset

📸Instagram: www.instagram.com/spacesomerset

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We’re a group of colleges working together to help young people across Somerset build exciting futures.

At each college - Bridgwater, Cannington, Strode, Taunton - along with the University Centre Somerset - you’ll find:

Inspiring teaching

Career-focused courses

A safe, inclusive place to learn

🔗LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ucs-college-group/

👥Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/BridgwaterandTauntonCollege/

📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ucscollegegroup/

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At University Centre Somerset, we offer degrees that prepare you for real life. Our courses are designed to give you both academic knowledge and hands-on experience. You can study at our Bridgwater, Taunton, Cannington or Strode campus.

👥Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UniversityCentreSomerset

📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/universitycentresomerset/

🎶TikTok: UCS (@universitycentresomerset) | TikTok

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SET YOURSELF ON THE RIGHT COURSE

Our wide range of full and part-time courses includes a superb collection of Foundation Degrees, Bachelor’s Degree, in addition to Higher National qualifications and Postgraduate programmes.

https://www.yeovil.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Full-Time-Prospectus-2026-For-Web.pdf

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Becoming The Best You

We promise that you will receive the best quality education at Yeovil College. We are the 'top performing college' in the whole of Somerset, with better success rates than anyone else. If you're ready to leave school, take the next steps in your career or simply want to change your career direction, then you're in the right place.

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Yeovil College - Further and Higher Education in Somerset |

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Yeovil College in Somerset offers courses for School Leavers, Adults and Apprentices. Yeovil College provides Further and Higher Education.

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‘Your Future, Sorted’ helps students across Dorset and Somerset learn about careers, apprenticeships, and technical education.

We give honest and helpful advice to students and schools to help you make the best choices for your future.

👥Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/DSTPN.Network

🔗LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dstpn/

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DSTPN - Dorset & Somerset Training Provider Network

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Your future. SORTED! School Support Programme Good News: Your future. SORTED! Continues and ExpandThe Dorset and Somerset Training Provider Network (DSTPN), who proudly delivered the ASK programme locally for the past five years, will be delivering a school support programme across Dorset and Somerset. This allows us to continue providing impartial careers guidance to schools

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We’re a cheese blending company based in Ilchester, known for award-winning brands like Applewood, Mexicana, Jarlsberg, Marmite, and Ilchester. We offer work experience and apprenticeships in areas like engineering and HR, and mainly hire production operatives to help make and pack our products.

🔗LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/621800/

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Get to know the fantastic people behind The Ilchester Cheese Company. As cheese manufacturers, we create incredible cheese brands crafted in Somerset.

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Wincanton is one of the UK’s leading logistics companies, helping move goods like food, medicine, and parcels across the country. They offer early career opportunities for young people, including part-time work for 16–18 year olds, work experience, apprenticeships, and degree apprenticeships in areas like supply chain, IT, finance, and HR—giving you the chance to learn new skills and build a career in a fast-moving industry.

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Wincanton is a people driven company that cares about you and we are confident we have the flexibility to match your individual requirements, talent and skills.

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Wessex Water is a company that provides clean water and takes away wastewater for millions of people in the South West of England.

YTL UK is part of a global company that works in water, construction, energy, and even entertainment. They’re helping build exciting projects like solar farms and green data centres to improve lives and protect the environment in the UK and around the world.

Apprenticeships, graduate jobs, industrial placements, and work experience are available at YTL/Wessex Water. Click on the website link to find out more.

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Your unique background and skills differentiates you from the rest and is what we’re looking for. Explore the early careers opportunities we have on offer.

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Young Somerset is a local charity that helps young people build confidence, develop new skills and prepare for their future. They offer alternative education programmes, mental health and wellbeing support, and youth work services across Somerset. Young Somerset also provides supported internships and work-based learning opportunities through its café and shop enterprise, helping young people gain valuable experience in areas such as retail, hospitality, business and digital skills

📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngsomerset/

👥Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YoungSomerset/

🔗LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/youngsomerset/

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Symphony Healthcare Services is a largescale primary care organisation based in Somerset that provides NHS services. They are a subsidiary of Somerset NHS Foundation Trust.

Symphony Healthcare Services currently operates and supports 14 GP surgeries across 21 locations in Somerset to continue to provide primary care for their population.

They have many opportunities for young people - come along at see them at their stand at the careers fair

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Symphony Healthcare Services (SHS) is a largescale primary care organisation based in Somerset that provides NHS services via Primary Medical Service (PMS) and General Medical Service (GMS) contracts commissioned by the NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board (ICB). We are a wholly owned subsidiary of Somerset NHS Foundation Trust and accountable to the Trust’s Board of... Read more »