Essex County Council

Want to really make a difference to the lives of children and families? #StepUpToSocialWork is a hugely rewarding degree programme and could be your next career. Step Up To Social Work is a 14-month, full-time programme designed for people who want to become a social worker but do not have a degree in social work. Successful applicants train through a combination of academic study and hands on social work experience in a local authority. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/e5BzN2Zp

Our Arts and Cultural Fund is supporting with 12 amazing projects! From artist walks and storytelling to dance programmes for disabled participants, theatre plays on mental health, and vibrant music festivals, there's something for everyone! 🎭 Highlights include: A community theatre performance on climate change 🌱 An African song and dance project for young people in Basildon 🎶 A 217-mile artist walk exploring Essex folklore 🚶♂️ A new play exploring the male mental health crisis and loneliness 💙 Since 2021, the fund has supported over 80 activities, engaging 11,000+ schoolchildren and reaching nearly 400,000 people! 🙌 You can find out more about all the projects on the Culture Essex website 🎉

This year’s theme is ‘March Forward’. 🙌 ECC’s Women’s Network is celebrating its fifth anniversary and has organised a series of events and sessions 📅 Highlights include keynote speaker Dr. Nighat Arif and a kickoff with Helen Lincoln, Vinice Cowell, Emma Toms, and Jo Boyd-Wallis. Open to all ECC employees, the programme encourages everyone to support gender equality 😊 Network-specific sessions are available for Women’s Network members. Not a member yet? Check out the employee networks page and join us! 🤩 Let’s March Forward together! 💪 To find out more, head over to the ECC intranet page 🔎 #IWD2025 #WomensNetwork

Reuben is another one of our fantastic T Level students who has recently completed his course! Hear more about Reuben's experience and what his role has taught him 👇

Are you an employer looking to introduce apprenticeships? 🤩 Check out this brand new toolkit! 👇

Attention Essex-based businesses! 🤩 Are you ready to diversify your workforce and bring in fresh, innovative talent? National Apprenticeship Week 2025 is the perfect time to act. Let us find apprentices for you! At ‘The Bridge’, we will connect you with talented individuals who have been matched to your business needs. https://lnkd.in/ey7-gDDz

Store Your Solar Energy with Battery Storage! 🔋 Reduce your dependence on the grid by storing excess solar energy generated during the day for use at night. Solar Together offers small businesses the chance to buy battery storage systems at great prices. Future-proof your business and protect against energy price fluctuations. Learn More by visiting: https://lnkd.in/eQwhzDxY #SolarTogetherEssex

Do you know about the Poppins Bursary? Our Initiative, alongside ACL, supports workforce recruitment, retention and upskilling in Early Year settings across Essex. This funding supports new entrants and existing staff members in the sector! With a range of Apprenticeships Programmes, including Level 2 Early Years Practitioner to Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner, could there be the right apprenticeship for you? Find out more, visit : https://lnkd.in/eust92hT

Want to find out how we're combating climate change in Essex? Read our third annual Climate Action Report to hear how we're working hard to reach our net zero and environment goals. To find out more, visit: https://lnkd.in/eRzvTMAB

This National Apprenticeship Week, we’re hearing all about the inspiring journeys apprentices are taking 🤩 Meet Zac, one of the fantastic Project Administration Apprentices, who is currently completing the Level 3 Business Admin apprenticeship with us at Essex County Council 👇