MORE than half the trainees who have taken course at a training centre have found jobs.

Lancashire Enterprises Training Centre in Rawtenstall has provided information technology and administration courses to 50 unemployed people in its first year of operation.

"Our top priority is to provide people with the skills they need to find a new job and the Rossendale centre has been a great success," said Louise Ellman, leader of Lancashire County Council.

An open day will be held at the centre on May 8 to explain to employers the incentives that are available if they recruit people who are unemployed.

Further details are available from Lois Kerron on 01706 222166.

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