Discover Your Future: Upcoming Careers Roadshows in Blackburn and Darwen!

Upcoming Careers Roadshows

Five careers roadshows are set to take place across Blackburn and Darwen, aiming to assist individuals in their job search. These events are organized by the borough council and are open to everyone aged 16 to 65.

Event Details

Each roadshow will run from 1 PM to 4 PM and will feature stalls from various organizations offering:

• Job vacancies
• Career advice
• Training programs
• Boot camps

Schedule of Events

• Wednesday, April 9: Audley Neighbourhood Learning Centre, Pringle Street, Blackburn
• Wednesday, June 11: Bangor St Community Centre, Norwich St, Blackburn
• Wednesday, July 23: Darwen Leisure Centre, The Green, Darwen
• Wednesday, July 30: Bank Top Neighbourhood Learning Centre, Arthur Way, Blackburn
• Thursday, October 23: Blackburn Youth Zone, Jubilee St, Blackburn

These roadshows will also provide information on volunteering opportunities for those interested.

Supporting Local Careers

Cllr Phil Riley, leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council, emphasized the council's mission to grow the local economy and enhance residents' career prospects. He stated, "These events will highlight and showcase the diverse career options available to anyone wanting to gain employment or even upskill."

Recent graduates are particularly encouraged to attend, especially if they are uncertain about their career paths.

Participating Organizations

The following organizations will participate in the April 9 event at Audley Neighbourhood Learning Centre:

• Adult Learning
• Alphabet Training
• Blackburn and Darwen Youth Zone
• Blackburn and Darwen Borough Council
• Blackburn College
• Skills for Work
• BwD Wellbeing Service
• Community CVS
• East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
• Employment Skills & Support Hub
• Enterprise4all
• Foster With Us
• Global Banking School
• IMO Charity
• Ingeus
• Kings Trust
• National Careers Service
• New Directions Careers Service
• Newground Together
• Realise
• Youth Action

The Blackburn with Darwen Careers Roadshows poster