Support with training, apprenticeships and employment

We are working with Project SEARCH, a leading charity that supports young people with learning disabilities and autism to move into work, to deliver a supported internship programme.

The programme is run in partnership with Runshaw College as the education provider and Lancashire County Council as the license holder.

Participants, aged 16-24 with an Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP) or equivalent, remain enrolled at college but are based full-time for the academic year within Progress Housing Group, as the host business.

The recruitment process usually begins in January before the start of the academic year in September. Information events are usually held early in the year at Runshaw College, where parents and young people can attend an informal session to learn more about the support internship programme. For more information, please email supportedinternship@runshaw.ac.uk

Apprenticeships combine on-the-job practical training and studying. They are a great way to learn a trade while earning a wage.

We might be able to help you by:

• Finding an apprenticeship
• Providing apprenticeships within Progress Housing Group and sometimes within other companies
• Helping you with applications
• Practising interview techniques
• Providing practical help such as temporary childcare or a contribution for transport costs while going to interviews
• Providing you with friendly help, support and encouragement throughout your search for an apprenticeship.

Interested?

Contact us at 0333 320 4555 and ask to speak to the Progress Futures Team, or email your name and contact number to  futures@progressgroup.org.uk.

We can help with:

• Arranging training in job skills
• Arranging work experience either within Progress Housing Group, with our contractors or partners, or with other organisations
• Helping you to prepare CVs or application forms
• Practising interview techniques
• Providing practical help, such as temporary childcare or a contribution towards transport costs whilst going to job interviews
• Providing you with friendly help, support, and encouragement throughout your job search.

Interested?

Contact us at 0333 320 4555 and ask to speak to the Progress Futures Team, or email your name and contact number to  futures@progressgroup.org.uk.

Why not drop in and see us at our weekly sessions?

Leyland Job Club - open to all members of the community

• Every Wednesday at South Ribble Civic Centre
• Each week we will be based in the Wheel Room, and the team will be there to support attendees from 10am to 12pm.  
• Simply visit the main reception at the civic centre, let them know you are there for job club and they will direct you to the right room

Workshops at The Base - open to Progress Housing Group tenants and household members

Digital Skills Workshops

Tenants and household members can attend the Digital Skills workshops (no appointment needed, just drop in) - every Thursday 10am to 12pm at The Base II on Broadfield, Leyland

Employability and Wellbeing Workshops

Our new programme of employability and wellbeing workshops will run alongside the Digital Skills workshops from 10am to 12pm at The Base II on Broadfield every fortnight.

To reserve a place on the Employability (interview skills and job applications) or Wellbeing workshops (stress and resilience, and confidence building) please text/ ring 07976 812535 or email the team on futures@progressgroup.org.uk

We can help you with:

• Accessing opportunities with Progress Housing Group and within other companies
• Arranging training in basic job skills, especially for you
• Helping you to apply for training courses with local colleges or universities
• Helping with contributions towards the cost of training or training materials
• Providing you with friendly help, support and encouragement throughout.

Interested?

Contact us at 0333 320 4555 and ask to speak to the Progress Futures Team, or email your name and contact number to  futures@progressgroup.org.uk.

Progress Futures has created a programme of FREE employability and wellbeing workshops for tenants, to support with improving their mental wellbeing and employment prospects.  These are between 10am and 12pm on a Thursday from The Base II Community Centre, Bannister Drive, Leyland, PR25 2GD.

12 March 2026 - Wellbeing - Confidence Building 
26 March 2026  - Employability - Job Applications 
9 April 2026  - Employability - Interview Skills 
23 April 2026 - Wellbeing - Stress and Resilience 

To reserve a place on one of the Employability and Wellbeing workshops please text or ring 07976 812535 or email the team on futures@progressgroup.org.uk.

Every Wednesday from 10am to 12pm at South Ribble Civic Centre, West Paddock, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 1HR.  

Keep up to date with the team and upcoming activities and opportunities by following our Facebook and Instagram pages.

My.ProgressFutures (Facebook)
 
@progress_futures (Instagram)