Monthly Archives: January 2012

New name for Connexions Cumbria youth advice service

A leading Cumbrian youth work body has a new name and new look. Connexions Cumbria yesterday was relaunched as Inspira – Inspiration for Life. The change is being supported by a leading Government youth adviser and Europe’s largest union of school leaders. Paul Oginsky, who is a youth policy adviser to Prime Minister David Cameron, […]

Cumbria launches new initiative – Inspira

Stuart Hyde, Chief Constable of Cumbria Constabulary attended Inspira’s launch event on Friday 27th January at Rheged, Penrith. Firstly, massive success, as Connexions Cumbria, in placing, training, developing and growing people into future employment. A real sense that “anything is possible” oozes out of their leaders.  Locally they are respected by schools, the University, colleges […]

Free Cumbrian School Leavers Scheme Returns

Cumbrian teenagers leaving school after sitting their GCSEs this summer are being invited to sign up for a free outdoor adventure and volunteering scheme. Mixed teams of Year 11 students will enjoy a week of outdoor activities before spending two weeks planning and running their own community projects. The pioneering National Citizen Service (NCS) is […]

Connexions 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. The organisation, which was chosen for the second time to host the project with the Outward Bound Trust following last year’s successful launch, will recruit teenagers from across […]

INSPIRA wins new contracts

It’s a great start to the New Year and a really exciting time for INSPIRA as it secures a range of contracts delivering services to young people on behalf of Cumbria County Council. INSPIRA will provide Tracking and Targeted Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG). Alongside  this, in partnership with other leading youth work providers, INSPIRA […]

INSPIRA leads the way…

As youth unemployment rises, Connexions Cumbria, a leading youth work organisation, pledges to inspire young people to reach their potential, starting with a change to their company name. Connexions Cumbria is changing to ‘Inspira – Inspiration for Life’ Friday 27th January 2012 at 9.30 am at Rheged, Penrith Inspira, will help young people and adults […]