Join an exciting new employability skills programme for adults with learning disabilities and additional needs.

Work with the Octagon Theatre Bolton, The Met and Bolton Wanderers in the Community and take part in a series of interactive workshops to boost your communication and teamwork skills and boost your confidence.

Sessions will run September 2025 to June 2026.

Interested in finding out more? Join one of our drop-in sessions for more information:

  • Tuesday 2 September 2025 10.30am-2pm in Malt Bar at The Met (this is a drop-in session, you can arrive at any time during this slot and have a conversation with us).
  • Wednesday 10 September 2025, 5.30-6.30pm on Zoom (please email education@themet.org.uk for the joining instructions)

Sign up here: email alex.joynes@octagonbolton.co.uk OR education@themet.org.uk OR just drop in on the day.

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Last session: Wed 10 Sep 2025 at 5:30 PM - This event has now passed

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