Monthly Archives: March 2014

Discover the skills employers are looking for at SkillsFest

This Saturday (March 29th) SkillsFest 2014 will showcase local employers and training providers at The Forum Theatre in Barrow. A collaboration between Inspira and Furness Education and Skills Partnership, SkillsFest 2014 will help young people and adults understand the skills employers are looking for. Mark Bowman, CE of Inspira says, “We are pleased to be […]

Cumbria leading the way in education and training performance

A recent study has revealed that Cumbria is exceeding the regional and national average of young people in education and training. Data released by the Department for Education (DfE) shows that out of the 11,180 young people between 16-17 in Cumbria, 92.3 per cent are participating in education and training compared to 89.8 per cent in […]

Advice Services set to go the distance to raise money for Sport Relief

Staff and volunteers at the Advice Services centre on Lowther Street, Carlisle will be raising money for Sport Relief. They’ve set themselves the challenge of cycling the distance from Lands End to John O’Groats on spinning bikes. The cycling will take place between Monday 17th and Friday 21st March 9am-5pm and members of the public are invited […]

Young people secure jobs at BAE in Barrow after advice from National Careers Service

Jodie Garnett and Rhys Forbes (both 21 years old) sought help with their CVs and interview technique from Inspira’s National Career Service and are now due to join BAE Systems Maritime in Barrow as direct entry graduates. Both attended Inspira’s Advice Services Centre, on Dalton Road, Barrow, to review their CVs with advisor Pat Clark. […]