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Hundreds of young people head out on their NCS journey this morning

For the fifth year running, young people, who have just finished their GCSE’s, are heading out on NCS for the experience of a lifetime. Over the last few days, Inspira who delivers and manages National Citizen Service in Cumbria and Lancashire has seen more than 300 young people begin the first week of the three week programme . Over 3000 […]

Inspira sponsors Cumbria’s Golden Apple Awards

Inspira is once again sponsoring Cumbria’s Golden Apple Awards which celebrate the world of education and learning. As an organisation who provides practical support, life-changing personal development programmes and impartial career guidance, The Golden Apple Awards are a good fit with the Company’s ethos. “At the core of our business, the reason why people want to work for and with […]

Get In Go Far campaign focuses on apprenticeships

Today (16th May 2016) the Government launches the latest commercial for the Get In Go Far campaign which focuses on apprenticeships. Thirteen talented apprentices from across England have been selected to be the stars of the campaign, which shows young people how an apprenticeship can give them the skills and experience they need to land […]

Inspira is recruiting

Inspira, the leading career management and personal development organisation is currently recruiting for a number of permanent and short term summer time roles. Opportunities are available throughout Cumbria, Lancaster and Morecambe. “This is a very exciting time for us,” says Sarah Harrington, Resources Director at Inspira. “Along with permanent Skills Development Advisers with IAG qualifications, […]

15-17yr olds – fancy a game at Morecambe Superbowl on Friday 15th?

As students gear up for revision and the impending GCSEs, Inspira the leading personal development and career management organisation in the region has come up with an ingenious way to help them manage their stress – a free bowling game, and advice on extra curricular activities to boost their CV. As part of the education […]

A new report out urges us to embrace social intelligence to improve young peoples wellbeing and employability skills

Research released this week by Kings College London and the UK’s flagship youth programme National Citizen Service, (NCS), recommends that we need to take an active role in developing social intelligence in teenagers. Defined as the skills and abilities we need to understand and navigate social situations and maintain our relationships – research points to […]

Over 100 jobs available with Inspira

Inspira, which has its head office in Penrith, is looking to recruit over 100 temporary summer staff. They will help run the personal development organisation’s successful National Citizen Service (NCS) programme this summer. Opportunities are available throughout Cumbria, Lancaster and Morecambe. Some 3,500 school leavers are expected to take part in NCS this summer, including 950 […]

Moving people closer to the work force with Ready for Work

As employability skills and job opportunities continue to be a hot topic in West Cumbria, Inspira is rolling out the next highly regarded Ready for Work programme. Delivered by Inspira to help Jobcentre Plus clients get closer to the workplace, four programmes will run between March and September this year. The first one starts today (1st March) […]

Inspria to recruit over 100 permanent advisers and temporary summer staff

Inspira, the leading career management and personal development organisation is currently recruiting for a number of permanent and short term summer time roles. Opportunities are available throughout Cumbria, Lancaster and Morecambe. “We need 120 people to join us for two and three weeks work over the Summer on National Citizen Service,” says Sarah Harrington, Resources Director at […]

Inspira is recruiting for summer staff

Are you passionate about personal development and enjoy working with young people? Are you free over the summer to work for two or three weeks? If yes then we want you on our team delivering NCS this summer. Click here to apply. To find out about NCS in the North West go to www.ncsnorthwest.co.uk