Supporting people facing challenges in Hertfordshire to access learning, develop skills, and find employment.
About the programme
Step2Skills helps residents facing barriers to secure meaningful learning and employment opportunities, while providing employers with workforce development and inclusive recruitment support.
Through this programme, we support the county's goals for economic growth, skills development, and inclusive employment by helping residents facing barriers to learning and employment, including low skills levels, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, and mental health conditions.
Step2Skills helps people to:
Get back into learning.
Gain skills and qualifications to help them find work and progress their careers.
Access employment and education opportunities through our tailored support programmes.
Step2Skills helps local businesses to:
Build stronger, more inclusive workforces.
Address skills gaps and connect with motivated local talent.
Achieve social value objectives and enhance their reputation.
Support for Businesses
Inclusive Recruitment
Our Connect To Work programme helps employers build a more inclusive workforce. We will work with you to understand your recruitment needs, identify suitable candidates, and provide tailored support throughout the employment journey, from onboarding, training, workplace adjustments and beyond.
Upskilling Support
Skills Bootcamps are a great way to upskill staff and boost productivity, growth, and staff retention. Enrol your employees to our Early Years Skills Bootcamps or recruit from our pool of talent that are already trained and ready to make a positive impact on your organisation.
Looking for Skills Bootcamps in other sectors? Visit HOP
Disability Confident Scheme
Become a Disability Confident employer with support from our Employment Specialists. We'll help you achieve Disability Confident Level 1 accreditation, enabling you to attract a wider pool of talent and demonstrate your commitment to inclusive employment.
Inclusive Job Fairs
Showcase your organisation, meet local talent, and discover the benefits of inclusive recruitment at our inclusive job fairs. Contact the team to exhibit or learn more.
See what to expect by watching our Highlights Reel
Support for Residents
Employment Support
Through our tailored programmes, we support:
Residents aged 18+ who face additional barriers to finding and retaining employment.
Young people aged 16-25 who are not in education, employment, or training (NEET).
Early Years Skills Bootcamps
We deliver fully funded Early Years Skills Bootcamps for adults aged 19+ who are looking to start or progress their career in the sector. Skills Bootcamps offer flexible, high-quality training, expert teaching, and dedicated career support, including help to secure employment.
Adult Education
We offer a wide range of courses for Hertfordshire residents aged 19+. Whether you are looking to gain a qualification, develop new skills, or build your confidence, we provide accredited and non-accredited courses and workshops in subjects including:
English
ESOL
Maths
Digital skills
Employability and work skills
Information and Guidance
The government's Jobs and Careers Service provides free advice to help you make informed decisions at every stage of your career. Support is available online and over the phone to help you:
Explore your options
Write a CV and apply for jobs
Prepare for interviews
Find learning and training opportunities
Get in touch
Jo Beazley and Evelyn Djan are our Interim Heads of Step2Skills.