An exciting programme exists for 3rd sector managers and leaders who want to gain the knowledge and understanding needed to make their organisation sustainable. Delivered by reachfor*, Inspira’s joint venture partnership, Take the Lead addresses key aspects of leadership such as vision, communication and vulnerability. Taking place in various locations around the Country, Take the […]
April 17, 2015 – 11:17 am
We are currently have exciting opportunities for people with a background and qualification in Information, Advice & Guidance to work with us on the delivery of a dynamic and motivational contract in Barrow and on the Fylde Coast. For further details click here.
From engineering and science, to health and finance, young people discovered exactly what skills they will need for future careers. SkillsFest 2015 brought primary, secondary and post-16 students together with major South Cumbria employers, training providers and colleges on Saturday. The aim of the Inspira and Furness Education and Skills Partnership event was to promote key employability […]
SKILLSFEST 2015 takes place at The Forum in Barrow this Saturday, from 11am to 2.30pm. Key Furness businesses and learning providers will be on hand to give face-to-face advice and information, and to demonstrate the types of careers available locally. Today we ask about the importance of businesses and organisations to promote key employability skills […]
SKILLSFEST 2015 takes place this weekend and will provide young people with the chance to take part in a range of activities and discover what skills businesses are looking for. A host of companies, training organisations and schools will be running interactive activities to promote key employability skills. Skillsfest, organised by Inspira Furness Education and […]
February 26, 2015 – 4:37 pm
Have you recently been made redundant? Do you feel at a loss when it comes to job applications? Whether you’re struggling to find a career after a long time out of employment or searching for that all-important first job, the National Careers Service can help solve your problems by providing access to independent, impartial advice […]
February 11, 2015 – 11:31 am
Teenager stars in National Citizen Service billboard campaign shot by celebrity photographer Rankin Take a look at the billboard showing a line-up of young people on Carlisle’s Currock Street and you may spot a familiar face. The image features 17-year-old Nelson Thomlinson sixth-former Oli Coulson, fifth from the left. It was taken by […]
February 9, 2015 – 9:34 am
Despite the bad weather, there was a great turnout at the New Year, New Start event at the Advice Services Centre in Barrow a couple of weeks ago. SARAH WILLIAMS, Inspira’s Area Manager in Furness, talks abut the success of the event, and further opportunities in 2015 for young people to increase their chances of […]
January 12, 2015 – 4:35 pm
A local teenager from Wigton has been selected as one of just 22 young people to take part in the national campaign for National Citizen Service (NCS), the country’s flagship youth programme delivered by Inspira in Cumbria and Lancashire. Inspira have been a lead organisation in the development of the programme, and they are proud […]
January 12, 2015 – 10:03 am
Inspira’s annual ‘Beyond 16’ event for year 11 leavers and their parents will run again on Monday 19th January in the Whitehaven Civic Hall. The number of employers and learning providers attending this year has increased – a direct reflection of the growing number of positive employment prospects available to young people in the area […]
