Employability Here at Blackburn with Darwen Adult Learning, one of our key priorities is to help people progress into work, training or further learning. We have a wide range of FREE sessions, courses and services to support you in upskilling and preparing for employment. Perhaps you are looking to boost your CV? We offer qualifications such as Customer Care, Health and Social Care, First Aid, Food Safety and Safeguarding. Volunteering can also be a great option. We work closely with the Lancashire Volunteer Partnership to guide you to find the right placement. If you are unsure about your options for learning, training or work, we have advisors from the National Careers Service ready to help you. AIMS OF THE PROGRAMME Our Employability courses will enable you to: Build and enhance your CV Make the first steps towards your career pathway Acquire relevant employability skills and knowledge needed by employees Upskill and prepare you for employment Gain valuable and bespoke training for volunteers For those wishing to enhance their career pathway, we also offer qualifications and routes to further/higher education, volunteering and employment. WHAT WE OFFER Our Employability service covers a wide range of courses, from Interview Skills and Customer Care, to introductory sessions for those aiming to work in Retail, Health and Social care. We have tutors on hand to help with your CV or job application. In our First Aid sessions you can learn practical lifesaving skills such as the recovery position and treating minor injuries. If your role requires you to handle food and drink, our Food Safety courses will give you the skills and knowledge required. Check the latest course programme for current sessions and how to book your place Volunteering Becoming a volunteer can be a very positive experience. You will meet new people, develop new skills, and make a huge difference to your community. Have a look at the wide range of opportunities on offer with the Lancashire Volunteer Partnership (LVP). Useful links & services Find your perfect job! gov.uk/find-a-job - or go to gov.uk indeed.co.uk jobs.blackburn.gov.uk - Council jobs jobs.nhs.uk - NHS jobs reed.co.uk totaljobs.com jobsite.co.uk cv-library.co.uk linkedin.com/jobs How to write a CV - a guide from the National Careers Service The National Careers Service provides free course and career advice to everyone. Perhaps you are unsure of your next career move, or wanting to return to work? We can help with: Job application forms CVs and cover letters Interview techniques Effective job search Courses/Training Call on (01254) 588891 or simply drop in to any of our centres make an appointment. Advice is free, confidential and impartial. Explore different careers at nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/explore-careers www.gov.uk/universal-credit Tel: 0800 328 5644 (Free, Mon-Fri, 8am to 6pm) You can manage you account online by signing in here. Our courses include: Customer care Reception skills Health & social care Safeguarding Conflict management Health & safety Fire safety awareness Food safety First aid at work See the course programme for full details of current sessions. © Blackburn with Darwen Adult Learning. M Floor, Town Hall, Blackburn, Lancs. BB1 7DY. Tel: 01254 507720 Email: adultlearning@blackburn.gov.uk Follow us on social media Use of cookies We use cookies, just to track visits to our website. What are cookies? BwD Corporate Privacy Notice and BwD Adult Learning Privacy Notice