The Platform - Blackpool Youth Hub

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Description

The Platform is a youth skills hub that provides 16 to 24-year-olds with the right tools, resources and guidance they need to prepare them for the future.

The free service offers young people in Blackpool a helping hand in the right direction and supports them in taking that next career step - whether that be work, training or education.

We are completely committed to helping young people in Blackpool to get on the right track.

  • Job search support
  • Access to exclusive job opportunities
  • Create a strong, personal CV
  • Write cover letters
  • Improve your computer, maths and English skills
  • Access to job specific training
  • Improve your health and wellbeing
  • Job application support - online and written
  • Improve your interview technique
  • Arrange a work trial and unpaid work placement

The Platform offers a range of workshops and sessions each month, including skills building, career advice and wellbeing sessions. All sessions and workshops will take place at The Platform.

Opening Hours

  • Monday to Thursday, 9.00am to 5.00pm
  • Friday 9.00am to 4.30pm

*Excludes bank holidays

Contact

Address

Unit 3 Bickerstaffe House, Cookson Street, Blackpool, FY1 3EF

Address Notes

Next to the Post Office.

Last Updated: 06.01.2026