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Employment and Skills

Details of learning opportunities and institutions around the district and how to find the right course for you. Plus up-to-date information on local employment issues and initiatives.

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Positive Steps into Work

Getting by on benefits?
Options limited?
Stuck in a rut?
Want to work but need some support and advice?

We may be just what you are looking for!

Positive Steps into work is a new service designed to support you into training and employment.

We are aware that many people, especially those who have been unemployed for a long time, face very real barriers to work. These may include lack of confidence, few qualifications, childcare or health issues to name a few.

We have a dedicated team of workers who will provide one-to-one support at home to help you get into training and work. Your worker will develop a tailored support package to suit your particular requirements. We will help you get into self-esteem and confidence building courses or into training that will give you the confidence and skills you need to get back to work.

We can organise work tasters for you with local employers to help ease you back into work. We can also help you with producing a CV, writing letters, filling in applications and can even help you through the interview process, with on-going support once you are in work.

For further information:

Call into our Customer Service offices at Lancaster or Morecambe Town Hall
Or call 01524 582000 and ask for the Integrated Support Team.

Let us help you move on to a brighter future!

Download a Positive Steps into work leaflet from the links on the right hand side of this page.

Education and Training

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Lancaster District has something for everyone when it comes to education and training - from degree courses at the 'top 20 ranked' Lancaster University to an IT taster session at your local learning centre.

Some of the providers offer courses at local schools and community centres so that new skill or qualification may be closer than you think.

Choose the 'Education & Training' link to view details of local training providers or choose 'Finding a Course...' for a list of organisations - with contact details - that can help you find the right course.