Access to Employment Journal
News, practical guidance and reflections from the work of Access to Employment across Lancashire.
Why we publish
This journal is where we share what we are learning about helping people move into work, train or stay in employment. It is written for jobseekers, employers and the organisations that refer people to us.
Each piece explains a process, a change in local provision or a practical way to prepare for the next step, without repeating the wider service information found elsewhere on this site.
What we cover
- Updates on local training routes, funded courses and new employment support
- Guidance for job applications, interviews and sustaining work
- Advice for employers recruiting from under-represented groups
- Notes from partner organisations working alongside our advisers
Read more about who runs Access to Employment and how the partnership is organised.
How articles are prepared
Step 1
Topic agreed
Subjects come from advisers, employers and partners who notice a question that people keep asking.
Step 2
Facts checked
Eligibility, funding and local details are confirmed with the teams responsible before publication.
Step 3
Published and dated
Each article shows its publication date so readers can see whether the information is still current.
Learning from real conversations
Many of our most useful topics start with a conversation at the start of a support plan. We write them up so that the next person facing the same question has something clear to read.
For employers
Articles aimed at employers explain how to design vacancies, prepare for new starters and make use of work-based learning. Each one points to the contact route for the relevant team.
Published articles will be added below this introduction. Check back for new updates, or contact us if you have a question you would like us to cover.
To ask about a topic, visit the contact page.
Using this journal
Articles are written in plain English and are meant to be read in one sitting. If something you read here does not match your circumstances, speak to an adviser before acting on it.
Looking for the main service information instead? Go to our services.