July 2025

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Step2Skills Autumn Courses now LIVE, Spring into a career in childcare with a Step2Skills Early Years Skills Bootcamp and Support into long-term, sustainable work with Step2Skills.

If you could please share details of what might be of interest to your networks, that would be much appreciated by the team at Step2Skills.

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 Exciting News! Step2Skills’ Autumn Courses Are Now Live!

Step2Skills are thrilled to announce that their courses and workshops starting this September are now open for booking on their website!

 

Whether you prefer face-to-face learning across the county or the flexibility of online options, there’s something for everyone. Explore a wide range of topics and discover what you’d love to learn this Autumn.

Visit www.step2skills.org.uk/courses to see the range of tailored and accredited learning on offer, from ESOL courses for speakers of other languages, to digital skills, to a range of skills for work. 

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Spring into a career in Early Years & Education with a Step2Skills Skills Bootcamp

Did you know, if you complete an Early Years & Education Skills Bootcamp with Step2Skills, they'll support you to apply for jobs and prepare for an interview in the Early Years sector?

Their next accredited Level 2 Skills Bootcamp will begin on Monday 1st September, with one class weekly from 9am to 2.30pm. In October, another cohort will begin.

Gain a Level 2 Certificate AND a Paediatric Emergency First Aid Certificate, alongside one-to-one careers advice on the FREE Skills Bootcamp, for Hertfordshire residents.

In just 16 weeks, you'll have the stepping stones to launch into your new career in childcare, whether that's at a nursery, or working as a childminder. Once working, you could choose to develop your training and complete a full diploma.

Skills Bootcamps are FREE to the learners and are a great way for employers to grow their own workforce. Skills Bootcamps require commitment and dedication, but they are a fast and efficient way to kickstart your career in a sector that needs YOU!  

Visit www.step2skills.org.uk/SkillsBootcamps to register your interest today.

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Looking for support into long-term, sustainable work? Gain Employment Support from the Step2Skills team

Struggling to find work in Hertfordshire due to a challenge or barrier?

Step2Skills offers a range of employment support programmes and works with a supportive network of local employers across the county.

One such employer is Samsic UK, where people are at the heart of everything they do. As a Disability Confident Employer, the company is committed to creating inclusive opportunities and supporting individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. Through their partnership with Step2Skills, Samsic actively recruits within local communities to help remove barriers to employment.

John, who joined Samsic UK in February 2025 through this programme, is one such success story—now a valued member of the cleaning team at Berkhamsted Fire Station.

“John is an incredibly hardworking member of the team - nothing is ever too much for him.

Taking the time to support John through his early days has shown just how valuable it is to invest in people. By removing barriers, we’ve not only helped John rebuild his confidence, but also gained a loyal and dedicated team member who delivers service excellence.”

Katie, Samsic UK.

 

If you’d like to apply or refer someone to Step2Skills employment support services, please visit their website www.step2skills.org.uk/EmploymentSupport.

 

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