HARLOW residents of all ages can now access opportunities to build essential skills and improve their career prospects.

A new directory by the Essex Year of Opportunity promotes more than 30 courses, certificates, skills hubs and resources to open the door into work, education and career advancement for millions of residents.

This includes:

Aerospace Careers Programme
Engineering a Career Course
Functional Skills – Pathways to Success
Greater Essex Careers Hub
HSBC UK Financial Education Certificate
My Future Programme – introducing primary school children to the world of work
Post-16 GCSE Maths Resit
Step into STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Arts and Maths)
TechSheCan – improving the journey of young women into tech careers
University of Essex resources for students and teachers
Essex Year of Opportunity has been launched by Essex County Council following the hugely successful Essex Year of Reading and Essex Year of Numbers.

The campaign aims to remove barriers into work, education and career advancement by opening doors to essential skills.

Councillor Tony Ball, Cabinet Member for Education Excellence, Lifelong Learning and Employability, said: “Essex is an ambitious and innovative county, but it only thrives when its people thrive. One of our greatest challenges is helping people not currently in education, employment or training​.

“Essex residents of all ages should have the opportunity to expand their skills, try something new and follow their passions without barriers. I am therefore very proud to be launching this directory from the Essex Year of Opportunity.

“Much like the hugely successful Essex Year of Reading and Essex Year of Numbers, this campaign opens doors through exciting new projects and partnerships with local businesses. I encourage all residents to make the most of what’s on offer and take a look at our new directory.”

The directory for the Essex Year of Opportunity can be viewed at www.essexyearofopportunity.co.uk/project-directory