LAB Manchester

LAB Manchester delivers free employment, wellbeing & communication courses for those based Manchester and Greater Manchester. Our creative & inclusive programmes support people to build confidence, develop key skills & take positive steps forward, whether that’s returning to work, improving wellbeing or continuing their learning. All courses are delivered in a supportive, holistic environment where learners feel welcomed, valued & empowered. We offer a range of in-person & online courses across the year. 

Courses are funded by Manchester Adult Education Service and led by Proper Job Theatre.

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LAB Manchester

LAB Manchester - Free Courses

Last updated 14/01/26

Participants can join the following free courses:

LAB PROJECT:  An intensive two-week course that improves confidence, self-esteem & communication skills, helping people develop new connections and diverse networks that supports them moving towards employment. Inclusive of a Progression and Networking Day with other organisations. 

LAB WELLBEING: A 1- or 2-week course that develops skills in wellbeing, confidence, resilience & goal-setting, supporting learners to take positive steps forwards within a safe, peer learning environment.

LAB VOLUNTEERING: A 1-week course that equips learners with the skills they need to successfully volunteer with any organisation, helping learners find a volunteering position that suits them and their personal goals. Inclusive of a Progression and Networking Day with other organisations.

LAB LIFE: A 4 day course that provides a fun and practical way to help with the day-to-day costs of living. We look at saving money around the home, easy ways to budget when shopping, how to cook cheaply, best ways to travel & many other easy to access money saving ideas.

PROPER PROGRESS: A 1-1 Mentoring Programme that provides 9 Weeks of personalised coaching; supporting learners with individual goal setting, communication skills & confidence building across a weekly meeting framework. A supportive & holistic approach that helps learners take positive steps forwards. 

How to Access Service:

Drop us a line via:

Email: manchesterLAB@properjob.org.uk // daisy@properjob.org.uk
Mobile: 07754854528

Website: https://www.properjob.org.uk/the-lab-project
Instagram: @properjobtheatre

Category:
  • Education and Training
  • Employability
  • Health and Wellbeing
  • Volunteering
Address
Proper Job Theatre Co., Brunswick Parish Church, Brunswick Street, Manchester, M13 9SX
Website
https://www.properjob.org.uk/the-lab-project
Contact Email
manchesterLAB@properjob.org.uk
Contact Phone
07754854528
Service Capacity
Service is operating at normal capacity.
(last updated - 14/01/26)
Availability

No schedules available.

Eligibility

Immigration Status: Refugee or humanitarian protection, Other - with leave to remain, Asylum Seeker

Minimum Age: 19

Region: Greater Manchester

• Be unemployed, receive benefits, or earn under £17,000 a year • Have the right to live and work in the UK (or have refugee status, or seeking asylum for over 6 months) • Be able to come to 80% of the course (not applicable to the Taster)

Interpreters

Languages: No information available