At Calico Enterprise, we help people build confidence, skills and opportunities.

We support people who need extra help to move towards work, training or further learning. That might mean building confidence, learning new skills, getting work ready, finding the right opportunity, or staying in work once you get there.

We work in local communities, with colleges, employers and partners to create practical routes into employment and training. Our support brings together work, health, confidence, skills and opportunity, because finding and keeping a job is not always simple.

We know some people face bigger barriers than others. That might include disability, health conditions, low confidence, limited experience, caring responsibilities, unstable housing or other challenges that make work feel further away.

We also work with employers who want to recruit, develop their workforce and create opportunities for local people.

You bring your goals, challenges and ambitions. We’ll help you take the next step.

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DFN Project Search

Employment Internships for people with learning disabilities and autism spectrum conditions, based here at Calico Enterprise in Burnley
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Steps to Employment

We offer a personalised approach to help you overcome challenges to employment for people living in Burnley & Padiham.
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Apprenticeships

Specialising in construction apprenticeships, but with opportunities across most sectors, we can set you on the path to your dream career.
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Thrive

We’re working with businesses, schools and colleges across Burnley to make sure young people get the best chance to find employment, with the support they need.
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IPS Individualised Placement Support

IPS is a free employment service open to individuals in active structured treatment.
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Work Well

Support people with low-level health conditions to start, stay or succeed in work.
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Working together to create opportunities

We don’t do this alone.

We work with employers, colleges, local authorities and community organisations across Lancashire to help people build confidence, gain skills and move towards work, training and new opportunities. These partnerships help us connect people with the right support, qualifications, placements and vacancies.

As part of this, we work closely with organisations including Burnley College, Lancashire County Council, Youth Futures Foundation, CITB and the Lancashire Skills and Employment Hub.

Together, we’re helping more people develop skills, access opportunities and build brighter futures.

Looking to take your next step? We’re here to help.

Get In Touch

Interested in what we could do for you? Get in touch today and we will be happy to talk through your options.

Tel: 01282 686516

Email: skills@calico.org.uk