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Career Lab

Helping you build confidence, develop new skills and take the next step towards meaningful employment. Our friendly team provides personalised guidance, training opportunities and practical support to help you achieve your career goals.

 

Every Thursday 10:00am – 12:00pm just walk in any week — no booking needed.

92-96 Spotland Rd, Rochdale OL12 6PJ

Your Journey - Weekly Sessions

1. Know Your Worth

  • Have increased self-awareness
  • Be able to name 3–5 transferable skills
  • Have an improved confidence score
  • Have an action plan started

    Thursday 

    20/08/2026

    01/10/2026

    12/11/2026

    07/01/2027

    2. Your Story on Paper

    • Have a draft CV completed or updated
    • Be able to write a targeted cover letter
    • Understand how to complete application forms
    • Be ready to apply for a role

      Thursday 

      27/08/2026

      08/10/2026

      19/11/2026

      14/01/2027

      3. Get Seen Online

      • Be able to use job boards independently
      • Have a LinkedIn profile created or updated
      • Feel comfortable with video calls
      • Have your digital barrier reduced or removed

        Thursday 

        03/09/2026

        15/10/2026

        26/11/2026

        21/01/2027

        4. Nail the Interview

        • Understand the STAR technique and be able to apply it
        • Have 3+ STAR stories prepared
        • Have increased confidence around interviews
        • Have completed at least one mock interview

          Thursday 

          30/07/2026

          10/09/2026

          22/10/2026

          03/12/2026

          28/01/2027

          5. Know Your Rights & Your Money

          • Understand how wages interact with benefits
          • Know your basic rights at work
          • Have reduced financial anxiety around starting work
          • Know where to go for further advice (Citizens Advice, ACAS)

            Thursday 

            06/08/2026

            17/09/2026

            29/10/2026

            10/12/2026

            04/02/2027

            6. What's Next for Me?

            • Have a clear next-step plan in place
            • Have identified your progression destination (employment, education, training, volunteering)
            • Have an increased confidence score vs baseline (Session 1)
            • Have received your Certificate of Participation

            Thursday 

            13/08/2026

            24/09/2026

            05/11/2026

            17/12/2026

            11/02/2027

            A Certificate of Participation for everyone who completes all 6 sessions

            Let's Build Your Future Together

            Whether you’re looking for work, exploring a new career or ready to develop your skills, we’re here to help you move forward with confidence.

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