#AmazingAccrington Futures Event

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St Christopher’s CE High School A Church of England Academy

MOUNT CARMEL • THE OSWALDTWI STLE SCHOOL • THE HYNDBURN ACADEMY • HOLL I NS • RHYDD I NGS • ST CHR I STOPHER ’ S

Sara and Miles helped launch our important event, as we aim to inspire our next generation in their future careers

Introduction #AmazingAccrington, a group of business leaders from private and public sectors in Hyndburn, has been working hard to ensure young people have as much information and inspiration as possible when making their choices on the next steps after leaving our schools. Careers in software development, cyber security, and high tech manufacturing are among some that you might not think were in great need locally – but vacancies are currently open and in high demand. We have been running a programme of taking businesses into local schools with our MP, to showcase what they do. Have a look at the back cover to see some examples! We’ve had great success in inspiring the young people to take up careers locally. We launched a new area of the #AmazingAccrington website for Opportunities, showcasing pathways including education, training, apprenticeships and employment. This can be found here: opportunities.amazingaccrington.co.uk We held an Education Summit, bringing together Headteachers and Careers Leads from our Hyndburn schools, to hear from business leaders and inspirational speakers including Dr Sakthi Karunanithi, Director of Public Health.

We asked how we could improve outcomes for young people in Hyndburn, and what we, as business leaders, could do to help them in their future career choices. We want to give our young people every opportunity possible, right here in Hyndburn – whether they choose employment, education or training as their next step. It was suggested by a Headteacher and Careers Adviser that a Futures Event all under one roof, where all our Year 11s can come and see the wealth of opportunity in Hyndburn, would be extremely beneficial. And today, we have delivered just that. Exhibitors from local businesses, Higher Education establishments, training providers, Armed Forces, Emergency Services, and Tech sectors are represented. Employers such as the Police and the Army will join local companies such as Studio Retail Ltd and Emerson and Renwick in showcasing their many and varied career paths. Many thanks to all of those who have helped make this happen. There are no ceilings on what job prospects can be delivered in the borough.

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I’m really pleased we can bring together our local businesses and schools in a meaningful way, to encourage future career choices for our young people. I’ve been into the schools myself and told my story of how I became the youngest serving Conservative MP. I know that great things can come from Hyndburn, and I look forward to seeing our next generation flourish here.

We have some fantastic businesses, world class companies based right here in Hyndburn. I’m delighted we can bring year 11 students here to see the brilliant careers they can have locally, and inspire them on their future career paths, whether they choose employment, education or training as their next step. This initiative will be very worthwhile and I thank all the participants for making this happen.

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Sara Britcliffe, MP for Hyndburn and Haslingden

Cllr Miles Parkinson OBE, Leader of Hyndburn Borough Council

Murray Dawson, Chair of Amazing Accrington

Education Summit 2021

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www.stanleytrust.co.uk

We are Emerson and Renwick, known to many as E+R, a privately owned, independent equipment engineering company in business for over 100 years. We have created 50+ world-first innovations and patents. 75% of apprentices spend over 10 years within our world leading business.

Accrington Stanley Community Trust Football College We operate a full time college course from our new two million pound Sports Hub facility. Students study a BTEC qualification equivalent to A-Levels, whilst training 3 times a week and representing Accrington Stanley in weekly competitive league fixtures. NCS NCS is a once in a lifetime opportunity that is designed to build life skills and confidence in young people through a variety of exciting outdoor activities.

Hyndburn Borough Council is one of Hyndburn’s larger employers. Our almost 300 staff includes apprentices up to degree level. Local government offers varied roles across many types of job roles and works with partners to support the community in many different ways, aiming to drive growth and prosperity in Hyndburn.

A massive shout out to

for their help

Peel Bank Works, Peel Bank Rd, Church, Accrington BB5 4EF. www.eandr.com

Hyndburn Borough Council Scaitcliffe House, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 0PF. www.hyndburnbc.gov.uk

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Lancashire Constabulary

Sundown Solutions is a top-notch provider of IT consulting solutions around the world. For more than 10 years we have been tailoring success for our clients with great care and precision. We are a Microsoft Gold Partner who helps to support and service the global clients we partner with across the entire Microsoft product stack and beyond.

Training 2000? We are a training provider based in Blackburn delivering Apprenticeships across Lancashire. When completing an Apprenticeship, you are in employment and earning a wage but you are learning and gaining a qualification at the same time. We are part of UCLan which means you can progress up to Degree level.

The University of Oxford is one of the best universities in the world.

At Lancashire Constabulary, we come to work to keep people safe, and feeling safe. We do this everyday, and our objective is to be a force trusted to deliver competent, compassionate and consistent policing.

It attracts students from all around the globe who are passionate about developing their academic interests. Come along and chat to us to find out more about the courses on offer and the student experience!

Moorside House, Accrington, BB5 5TZ. Tel: 02087 980525 www.sundownsolutions.com

We strive to be a learning organisation. This means facilitating the continuous learning of our employees.

Furthergate Business Park, Harwood Street, Blackburn BB1 3BD. Tel: 01254 54659 www.training2000.co.uk

Workforce Representation Team, Lancashire Police HQ Tel: 01772 413651

The Queen's College, High Street, Oxford OX1 4AW. Tel: 01865 270000 www.queens.ox.ac.uk

Trinity: Where care comes first. We specialise in child-centred care that provides the best for every child. Our experienced, trained professionals provide care services including transport, crisis care, respite, and welfare. Our highly qualified team have worked with children and young people from all walks of life.

At Bensons for Beds our mission is to become the market leading bed retailer with a strong omnichannel presence. For that we need the best people in the right roles. Our unique values have our Customers and our People at the heart of everything we do! They are based around who we are as a business... Devoted, Driven and Daring!

www.uclan.ac.uk

8 Venus House, Mercury Rise, Sykeside Drive, Altham, Accrington, BB5 5BY. Tel: 03300 880 999 www.trinitycaregroup.co.uk

Huncoat Industrial Estate, Bolton Avenue, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 6NJ Tel: 0808 144 6160 www.bensonsforbeds.co.uk

UCLan is a large multi-campus university with sites in Preston, Burnley, Cumbria and Cyprus. We have an extensive portfolio of degree courses, many with foundation entry, and emphasise real-world experience and the development of employability skills. With top class facilities in Engineering, Health, Biosciences, Forensics, Psychology, Sports and Law, as well as a Silver TEF award and first class student support, we encourage applications from all students and turn opportunities into success and passions into professions.

Edge Hill University is based on an attractive, award- winning 160-acre campus in Lancashire, close to Liverpool and Manchester. The institution’s significant success in achieving its mission is recognised by a range of awards and high rankings for teaching, student experience, accommodation and most recently, we were crowned Modern University of the Year in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022.

Onward Homes is one of the largest providers of affordable housing in the North West, owning and managing 35,000 homes across the region. We are committed to supporting a green and inclusive recovery by building 500 quality new homes each year and by making a positive difference in the communities we serve.

Our mission at Go Velo is to get more people involved in cycling, through a range of cycle training and bike-related activities. Cycling is in our blood, and we believe everyone can benefit from it. With a team of qualified cycling instructors, coaches, ride leaders and mechanics, Go Velo runs courses, activities and events across Lancashire, the North West and beyond.

Edge Hill University, St Helens Road, Ormskirk, Lancashire L39 4QP. Tel: 01695 575171 www.edgehill.ac.uk

Renaissance Court, 2 Christie Way Didsbury, Manchester, M21 7QY. www.onward.co.uk

Bristol is one of the most popular and successful universities in the UK, ranked in the world's top 60 in the QS World University Rankings 2021. We aim to equip our students with the knowledge and skills to succeed in their chosen career in a competitive global market

The British Armed Forces

Caroline Booth - Schools and Colleges Liaison Officer

Clitheroe Royal Grammar School

2, Orchard Terrace, Trawden, Colne BB8 8PH Tel: 01282 787386 www.govelo.co.uk

Beacon House, Queens Road, Bristol, BS8 1QU Tel: 0117 928 9000 www.bristol.ac.uk

Blackburn College offers all learning routes for school leavers offering A Levels,

WEC Group is one of the largest engineering companies in the UK, offering welding & fabrication, laser cutting and CNC machining services. Apprenticeships are at the heart of our continued success and we offer over 40 new apprenticeship opportunities each year, providing world class training for local individuals.

We are passionate about learning and developing the talents, skills and qualities of all our students. There is no catchment area and more than two-thirds of our 680 Sixth Form students join us from over 45 different schools. We are an inclusive, supportive community, which prides itself on academic excellence.

Vocational and Apprenticeship courses. Blackburn College has a wide range of courses to choose from, as well as allowing you to progress to Blackburn University Centre to study at degree level.

WEC Group Limited, Britannia House, Junction Street Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 2RB. www.wec-group.com

Blackburn College, Feilden Street, Blackburn, Lancashire BB2 1LH. Tel: 01254 292929 www.blackburn.ac.uk

CRGS Sixth Form | Tel: 01200 423118 www.crgs.org.uk

www.networkrail.co.uk

At Burnley College Sixth Form Centre we’re passionate about your success. Whatever your goals and ambitions, we have the perfect course for you: A Levels, Vocational Studies, T Levels and Themis Apprenticeships. With 100% pass rates in A Levels and Advanced Vocational studies, we fuel your curiosity, with individual support, expert teaching, access to high-tech facilities and an unrivalled programme of extra-curricular activities.

Network Rail owns, operates and develops Britain’s railway infrastructure. That’s 20,000 miles of track, 30,000 bridges, tunnels and viaducts and the thousands of signals, level crossings and stations. We also manage 20 of the UK's largest stations. We employ over 44,000 people to help run a safe, reliable and efficient railway.

The ASK programme is fully funded by the Department for Education and offers all educational establishments in England access to support to increase awareness of apprenticeships, traineeships and T Levels amongst students, parents, carers, teachers and career advisers. The ASK programme offers a range of FREE support for schools and colleges.

For more information, please contact your Lancashire and South Cumbria ASK Delivery Partner Cath Robinson cath@lancsforum.co.uk

Serving our customers and communities to get people and goods where they need to be.

Burnley College, Princess Way,Burnley, Lancashire. BB12 0AN. Tel: 01282 73337 www.burnley.ac.uk

We are a unique Sixth Form that offers you a personalised and friendly experience.

Myerscough College & University Centre is one of the biggest land based, sport and engineering providers in the North West. Offering courses at our Preston Centre (Bilsborrow) and our Blackburn Centre (Witton Park) with transport from across East Lancashire. On-campus and virtual advice sessions are held regularly. See www.myerscough.ac.uk for dates.

Named as the University of the Year for Student Experience in The Times Good University Guide 2020, the University of Dundee is the perfect place to start your Higher Education journey.

We take great pride in leading you through the next stage in your education and watching you embark on your professional career paths at University. Our offer is simple...we will make sure you succeed!

With over 200 Undergraduate courses, there are many opportunities to study with our world class academics.

Accrington Academy, Queens Road West, Accrington BB5 4FF. Tel: 01254 304300 www. accrington-academy.org

St Michael's Road, Bilsborrow, Preston, PR3 0RY Tel: 01995 642222 www.myerscough.ac.uk

Nethergate, Dundee, Scotland, UK DD1 4HN Tel: 01382 383838 www.dundee.ac.uk

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