Monthly Archives: February 2013

Young Cumbrians working together in new Youth Parliament

On 12th February Cumbria’s newly formed Youth Parliament met for the first time to discuss the issues that young people across the County feel most strongly about:  transport, employment, and leisure – and will be working on action plans over next few months together with Elected Members from each Borough and Cumbria County Council. The […]

Careers event organised to promote understanding of employers’ needs

An interactive and innovative careers event is taking place in Furness next month to help young people and adults understand what skills employers are looking for. Read more …

Careers Advice Failing Young People

A youth work agency boss says a report highlighting a “worrying deterioration” in careers advice proves efforts to tackle youth unemployment are being hampered. Click here to read more: Cumberland News article

Inspira retains Matrix ‘Quality’ Accreditation

Inspira has been accredited to offer its National Careers Service programme for a further three years after meeting the Matrix quality assurance criteria. The Matrix standard consists of four elements – leadership and management, resources, service delivery and continuous quality improvement – and confirms that the Cumbrian-based organisation is a professional and outcome-driven organisation that […]