Monthly Archives: April 2014

Children In Need funds ten scooters for innovative Cumbrian Wheels 2 Work programme

Ten more scooters have been added to the Cumbrian Wheels 2 Work programme run by Inspira, the county’s leading personal development and career management organisation. The ten Honda Vision 50 mopeds, funded by a Children in Need grant, are to help young people and adults who experience problems accessing education, training and employment due to transport […]

New mopeds help young people in Cumbria get into work.

A fleet of new scooters are available to help young people access education, training and employment. Ten more scooters have been added to the Cumbrian Wheels 2 Work programme run by Inspira, the County’s leading personal development and career management organisation. The 10 Honda Vision 50 mopeds, funded by a Children in Need grant, are […]

Statutory guidance on careers advice gives clarity to schools and learning providers.

This week’s publication of the guidance comes as part of a broader government shift towards more rigorous career planning support, as outlined in its inspiration vision statement, published in September 2013. Announcing the guidance in the Commons, Skills Minister Matthew Hancock said: “Building links between the worlds of education and work is a vital part […]

Interactive skills event inspires people in Furness.

SkillsFest 2014 attracted around 600 visitors on Saturday at The Forum in Barrow. The event organised by Inspira and Furness Education and Skills Partnership, featured more than 20 stands. The BAE Systems Maritime – Submarines stand had a range of activities on offer, from tests with submarine models and paper aircraft, to promoting good interview […]