Employability - Curriculum & Resources
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.
Maybe you have some ICT skills already but would like a qualification to further your career, or perhaps you want to make the most out of your own smartphone or tablet.
However, don’t worry if you have limited computing or digital skills, we have a course or session to get you started on your journey.
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.
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).
Employability
RESOURCES
Discover a range of resources to support your employment journey
Find a Job - gov.uk
Indeed
Local Council
Reed
Totaljobs
CV-Library
LinkedIn Jobs
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
Universal Credit is a payment to help with your living costs. It’s paid monthly.
You may be able to get it if you’re on a low income, out of work or you cannot work. www.gov.uk/universal-credit
