NEW ERA FOR PROFESSIONAL TRAINING: IMAGINATION STREET OFFICIALLY OPENS IN BOLTON

  Posted by: electime      18th March 2025

On Thursday, 13th March, Imagination Street officially opened its doors, welcoming training providers, trade professionals, and businesses to a high-energy launch event celebrating collaboration, skills development, and hands-on learning.

The event gave guests an exclusive first look at the state-of-the-art facilities, with many impressed by the purpose-built training spaces designed to support practical and theoretical learning.

The night featured networking, industry insights, a keynote speech, and fantastic comedy from Maura Jackson, AKA The Feather Fixer.

The Mayor of Bolton officially opened the venue, recognising its potential to elevate training and workforce development in the region.

“It’s a place where ideas will grow, where people will learn, and where businesses will find the support they need to succeed.

“And success here doesn’t just mean individual success, it means success for Bolton as a whole.

“Collaboration is at the heart of Imagination Street. It’s a space where businesses, whether from around the corner or across the country, can come together, share knowledge, and create something greater than the sum of their parts.” – Andrew Morgan, Mayor of Bolton

A purpose-built space for training & development

Imagination Street is designed to accommodate a wide range of professional needs. It offers flexible and fully equipped spaces for practical training, business events, and professional growth.

• Specialist electrical training area: Kitted out with industry-standard electrical equipment, allowing professionals to gain hands-on experience in a structured environment.
• EV Charging training facilities: On-site EV charge points allow tradespeople to train in real-world installation and maintenance scenarios.
• Classroom-based learning spaces: Equipped with modern technology, supporting theoretical learning, compliance training, and CPD courses.
• A venue for training providers: Available for businesses and training organisations to deliver courses, workshops, and industry certifications.
• Meeting & event spaces: Versatile rooms suitable for business meetings, networking events, and collaborative sessions, accommodating groups of up to 100 people.

PowerShield training at Imagination Street

The venue will also be home to PowerShield’s industry-leading Safe Isolation Training, ensuring electrical professionals are competent, compliant, and safe when carrying out electrical work. This hands-on, real-world training will allow participants to develop their skills and meet industry standards in a purpose-built environment.

A leading space for training and collaboration in the North West

With a focus on practical learning and professional collaboration, Imagination Street is set to become a go-to training and event space for businesses, training providers, and organisations. Whether it’s technical skills training, industry workshops, or business strategy meetings, the space provides a professional and adaptable environment to support career growth and workforce development.

“Imagination Street is a new venue in the North West that brings people together to prepare for an exciting, changing, and demanding future.

“We wanted to create a space which can be used by businesses not only to train and develop their workforce but also to come and spend time somewhere that inspires creativity and innovative thinking.

“Imagination Street offers a very flexible environment for hands-on training, strategic thinking, and collaboration.” – Stuart Convery, Commercial Development Director

For training providers or businesses interested in delivering courses or using our specialist facilities, Imagination Street is now open for bookings.

Find out more and book a space at www.yourimaginationstreet.com