Connexions Cumbria launches National Citizen Service campaign

Youth service Connexions Cumbria has launched its campaign for this year’s National Citizen Service early in a bid to attract year 11 students on to the programme.

Last updated 27 January 2012
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WHEELS ARE IN MOTION FOR APPRENTICES

A NEW training facility in Maryport will help provide more jobs and apprenticeships for young people across the region.

Last updated 24 November 2011
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REBIKE HELPS YOU LEARN NEW SKILLS

A CUMBRIAN social enterprise scheme which helps people gain skills and qualifications to get into work is expanding into Workington.

Last updated 24 November 2011
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HI, DRAMA

JEFF Wallcook passionately believes that young people can be helped to discover themselves through theatre; he knows because he sees its impact every week in sessions he runs in Workington, Cockermouth and Keswick.

Last updated 24 November 2011
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VICTORIA REIGNS

VICTORIA Infant and Nursery School in Workington has become a shining example of a school nestled in the heart of a community that is leading by example for others.

Last updated 24 November 2011
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College shatters apprentice target

LAKES College has beaten its target to place 100 apprentices in work within 100 days.

Last updated 29 September 2011
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Ensuring young people’s talent is developed

A NEW initiative has been launched in Cumbria in a bid to save a generation of young unemployed talent.

Last updated 29 September 2011
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How John harnesses the power of the mind

HAVING always had an interest in the power of illusion and mentalism, Harrington man John Cinderey has carved a new career for himself as a hypnotherapist.

Last updated 25 August 2011
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Come and explore ways that make life more fun

THE Settlement describes itself as “Maryport’s community arts and learning centre” – but six words are not enough to do justice to the work of a small team that has created something special in a grand house overlooking the Solway.

Last updated 25 August 2011
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Funding helps medic trainer David expand

A FIRST Response business from St Bees has expanded after receiving funding to buy more equipment.

Last updated 23 June 2011
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ROSIER FUTURE FOR DALE

PREVIOUSLY unemployed Dale Quinn from Whitehaven has just landed a job after four weeks voluntary service with Works 4 You.

Last updated 23 June 2011
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SISTERS EXPAND COOKERY SCHOOL

THE TV schedules are packed with cookery programmes and celebrities are falling over themselves to join the resurgence into the nation’s kitchens.

Last updated 28 April 2011
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Ricky’s found just the job!

FROM playing professional sport to setting up his own business, Workington entrepreneur Ricky Wright is bucking the national trend to help others find long-term career prospects.

Last updated 26 January 2011
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OUT AND GROUT SUCCESS

A MARYPORT man who opened a tiling school in Edinburgh has gained new training status.

Last updated 26 January 2011
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GORGEOUS GEMS BY EMMA

A FULL-TIME mum from Distington, who was made redundant, has set up her own jewellery-making business.

Last updated 27 October 2010
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REACT FOUNDATION AWARD WINNERS

Last updated 29 September 2010
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Courses, by popular demand

EDUCATION is forever developing – and so does the role of the providers that serve the sector. Whitehaven Adult Education is one of those providers which is continually evolving to meet the needs of the industry.

Last updated 27 August 2010
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Whitehaven Adult Education Centre

THIS autumn, why not take up a new challenge, try something different or develop a skill you enjoy? Whitehaven Adult Education can help. We have a range of courses, from short programmes designed to introduce learners to a subject right through to A-level programmes.

Last updated 25 August 2010
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AMCOR FLEXIBLES

EMPLOYING in excess of 400 people, Amcor Flexibles Cumbria continues to support the locality since it began its life as Smith Brothers in 1880.

Last updated 25 August 2010
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