 Lancashire, August 2026 Looking to build confidence, take part in action-packed adventures, and forge new friendships? Join Team, our 12-week personal development programme, for the chance to gain new skills, earn a qualification and meet like-minded people. Young people aged 16-25 will take part in a group community project, go on a fun-filled residential trip, and develop their English, maths, communication and teamwork skills. Start dates are approaching, so get in touch now to secure a spot! Location: Lancashire and Cumbria Course dates: Next programmes start Sep 26 Coming up:
If you have trouble accessing any of the links above/below, please click here: view in browser  As a Youth Development Lead working in the Lancashire Health and Social Care Team at The King’s Trust, Abeera works closely with ELHT, a King's Trust delivery partner, to create life-changing opportunities for young people not in education, employment, or training. Through this powerful partnership, ELHT invests significant time and resources into training and supporting young people, offering e-learning, inductions, and placements that lead to real careers—celebrating their 250th programme hire this year. Having seen first hand the progress of these young people, alongside the dedication of NHS staff working in a fast-paced hospital environment, Abeera has witnessed the importance of strong community support and trust. To give back, she is taking on a tandem skydive to raise funds for the A&E Department—where every second can make a critical difference. Abeera is ready to take the leap—just a few minutes in the sky can make a lasting impact on the ground. Your support can help save lives and strengthen the community.  Location: Barrow in Furness Taster Date: 22 Sep 26 Course Dates: 5 Oct - 23 Oct 26 Express interest by: 16 Sep 26 Ages: 18-30 On this course, young people will take part in an onsite work experience placement, develop new skills, improve their CV and boost their interview technique, learn about job opportunities and apprenticeships with BAE Systems. Successful young people will be assigned to one of the programmes. To be eligible, young people must be aged 18-30, a UK National, not in any work, training or education and have photo ID.  Location: Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital Course Dates: 3 Sep 26 - 13 Nov 26 Ages: 18-30 This extensive programme equips young people with the knowledge and skills to kick start their career in this sector. It includes e-learning, training and opportunities for a wide range of placements including healthcare assistant (HCA), patient services assistant (PSA) and catering. Support will also be given with all pre-employment paperwork and training.  Location: Virtual Course dates: Enterprise runs all year round Ages: 18- 30 Know a young person who is looking for support to launch their business? Our free Enterprise programme is here to help them turn that dream into a reality. With expert-led workshops, one-to-one support, and opportunities to apply for funding, we provide the tools young people need to create a strong business plan and start a successful business. Eligibility Criteria:
 Ages: 16- 30 Our Development Awards can cover the cost of course fees, tools or equipment to help young people achieve their goals. We offer grants of up to £500 to support young people into a positive outcome. To be eligible for an Award, you must be:
 Location: Blackburn Course start date: 2 Sep 26 Ages: 18-30 This course is for those interested in Health Care Assistant roles. It involves a 3-week course at Blackburn College including a Health and Social Care qualification and a chance to learn more about a career in the NHS. Successful students will then undertake an induction and e-learning before being offered a 3-week placement after the course. Eligibility: Participants must be claiming benefits and sign up through their work coach.  Location: Virtual Ages: 16-30 The King's Trust CV Review Service will support young people to:
Available for all skill levels and industries, anonymised for privacy, response in 5-10 working days, adaptable to accessibility requirements. Please send the CV, Cover Letter or Job Application answers in a Word document to the email address in the below link Downloadable Resources
If you work with young people, these might be useful as quick guides to our support: Guide to our support How we help young people Refer someone for support We understand that some people may not know which course is right for them. If you know someone aged 16-30 who would benefit from an initial conversation to work out which course is right for them, fill in a short referral form and we will give them a call. Refer a young person Didn't find what you were looking for? Don't worry 👇 If you know someone aged 16 to 30 who is thinking about their next steps but hasn't found the right course, we've got them covered. Direct them to join our new email community to gain access to tools, tips and resources on-the-go to build confidence to spark career inspiration or business ideas. Sign up via the website today Received this from a colleague? Signing up to our newsletters is the best way to find out about our upcoming courses. Sign up to receive future newsletters by clicking here Want to get in touch? If you have a question for your local team, we're happy to help. Click the link below. Contact us here
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