Training Courses available

Training for self employment is portfolio based and provides an extension to traditional business plan training. It is designed in short modules and incorporates client's personal situation and health issues. Learning is supported by an agreed customise training plan.

ELE's training covers residents of East Lancashire and encourages local networking and community interaction and all necessary business issues.

The training can be accessed all year round and ELE has a limited number of small business units that may be available to provide a safe working environment for our clients at a low cost.

ELE is able to support people who are
Disabled or have health barriers to work
Over 50s
Lone Parents
Carers returning to work
Ethnic Minorities
Women Returners

ELE is owned and part funded by Burnley Borough Council. Hyndburn Borough Council, Rossendale Borough Council. At present we also receive funding from Pendle Borough Council, Lancashire County Council via Gateway Grants, Lancashire Adult Learning, the Zochonis Trust and the Learning and Skills Council in association with the Shaw Trust and various other grant making trusts