AmyPondDWP

DWP Service Leader for Cumbria and Lancashire

[TimHaworthDWP @TimHaworthDWP]

#Macclesfield held a successful Winter Jobs fair, the event brought together 12 local employers to connect with jobseekers ✅

Employers praised the event for its efficiency and positive atmosphere 👏

A fantastic opportunity for the community resulting in over 20 interviews 📈

[TimHaworthDWP @TimHaworthDWP]

Steer Your Career was a hugely successful event held in #Blackburn Jobcentre,

Over 2000 customers attended with 65% of participants expressing interest in registering with employers 📈

Thank you to everyone involved and special thanks to @AdnanHussainMP

[AmyPondDWP @AmyPondDWP]

Great to welcome MP @MCSavours to #Penrith Jobcentre!

He was keen to learn how we support customers & employers, understand local challenges, & offered his support. We discussed #GetBritainWorking & how DWP is preparing for upcoming changes.

We look forward to your next visit!

[AmyPondDWP @AmyPondDWP]

#Fleetwood Youth Hub celebrated their 3rd year anniversary 👏

Local Mayor & partners attended, including @b_and_fc @LancashireWomen @LancsMind
@wyrecouncil & many more in celebrating what a great partnership the Youth Hub has become for the Youth of Fleetwood/Wyre!

[AmyPondDWP @AmyPondDWP]

Our #Barrow Employer Advisers attended the launch event of The Bridge - a brand new facility to support the residents and employers of Barrow 🙌

Each section of The Bridge provides a tailor made space to suit all projects, well done to all involved 👏

[AmyPondDWP @AmyPondDWP]

Don't miss out on The North West Apprenticeship & Careers Expo, this event is completely free to attend & open to all ages ✅

🕛 Wednesday 2nd April 2025 12PM - 7PM
📍Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre, Marsh Lane, Preston, PR1 2YF

More details below 👇

[AmyPondDWP @AmyPondDWP]

#Skelmersdale JCP held successful Youth Workshops 🙌

The workshops were arranged by DEA Lynne & Work Psychologist Katy

The aim of the workshop was to work with a small group of struggling youth customers

Excellent feedback from all involved 📈

[AmyPondDWP @AmyPondDWP]

Our Lancashire Partnership Manager Helen had discussions with Zac centred on how @PrestonCollege & @DWPgovuk can work closer together to enhance employment opportunities and provide the right support for the local community 🙌

This partnership will target multiple industries📈

[AmyPondDWP @AmyPondDWP]

#Kendal Jobcentre had an incredibly busy & productive event 🙌

All the employers were delighted with the turn out and genuine interest in their job opportunities & courses

Well done to everyone involved😊

[AmyPondDWP @AmyPondDWP]

#Skelmersdale Health & Wellbeing event was a great success

100% Attendance rate 🙌

Over 80+ customers attended 📈

Excellent feedback from both providers and customers, huge well done & thank you to all involved!

@TalkingLSCFT @CareersNWest @NationalCareers @unitedutilities

[AmyPondDWP @AmyPondDWP]

Great event at #Kendal JCP with Diane leading & introducing guest speakers 👏

Plenty of positive engagement from the attendees

The employers/organisations found the event very useful & are keen to attend further ones 🙌

@WandFCouncil @LancsLearning @CumbriaCVS @westlancscvs

[AmyPondDWP @AmyPondDWP]

Careers fair at @ASFCofficial was a huge success 🙌

Well done to all involved in organising such a huge event 👏

Special thanks to all our Support for Schools Advisers who assisted & attended

[AmyPondDWP @AmyPondDWP]

National Older Workers Week at Blackburn & Accrington was hugely successful 🙌

Plenty of events and useful advice offered in partnership with many employers.

Well done to all involved especially our Employer/Disability employment advisers 👏

[AmyPondDWP @AmyPondDWP]

A great visit to #Clitheroe Jobcentre from MP @Jonathan_Hinder 🙌

MP Jonathan was extremely interested in how we support the Youth and what the barriers are within the Clitheroe area and offered support

Great example of collaborative working

Well done to all involved 👏

[AmyPondDWP @AmyPondDWP]

Steer Your Career event at #Blackburn Jobcentre​ was one of the biggest in the North West, with over 2000 people invited 🙌

Over 145 Job offers 📈

300+ enrolments to; Bootcamps, Gateways & Apprenticeships

Staff are grateful to have been part of this hugely successful event 👏

[AmyPondDWP @AmyPondDWP]

The Disability Confident event at #Barrow Town Hall was a huge success 🙌

​26 employers were represented at the event, showcasing all levels of the Disability Confident scheme. ​

Thank you to @Ingeus_uk and @MScroghamMP for attending

Great feedback from all involved 👏

[AmyPondDWP @AmyPondDWP]

#Workington JCP held a successful provider networking event👏

9 partners attended showcasing their offers of support for our customers

Thanks to @MaxUKnews @Waythrough_UK @cadascumbria @Inspira @unitedUtilities @CitizensAdvice @CYA @Gen2Training @WandFCouncil #AdultLearning

[AmyPondDWP @AmyPondDWP]

#Blackpool JCP were delighted to host @ChrisWebbMP 🙌

Staff held a Q&A forum and discussed DWP and community priorities and how they fit working together.

Watch this space for a joint jobs and provision event between #Blackpool JCP and @ChrisWebbMP in 2025!

[AmyPondDWP @AmyPondDWP]

Huge thanks to everyone at #Kendal Jobcentre who participated in the MacMillan Coffee Morning fundraising for @macmillancancer

Over £100 raised! Your generosity and support will make a real difference.

Thank you all so much.

[AmyPondDWP @AmyPondDWP]

Excellent service always provided by @NationalCareers @CareersNWest

Great links with our Jobcentres promoting collaborative working 🙌

[National Careers @NationalCareers]

From making education choices, to planning a career change, or getting a job that is right for you - the National Careers Service is here.

Call 0800 100 900 to speak to one of our careers advisers or head to our website ⬇️

https://t.co/9iJkl98k4I