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Inspira Christmas Opening Hours

If you want to speak to an adviser at one of our Advice Services Centres, we are open til 23rd December and resume full service on 5th January. We are also open on selected days over the Christmas period. Our Carlisle centre will be open Monday 29th December 12pm-3pm and Tuesday 30th December 12pm -3pm, […]

Kendal College students graduate from National Citizen Service

Students from Kendal College attended a special event on 15th December 2014 to celebrate successfully graduating from a government initiative. Delivered in partnership with Inspira, the National Citizen Service (NCS) programme has challenged the group of 16 and 17 year old students to work together with people from different backgrounds by taking part in a […]

Young People in Cumbria urged to ‘Play Safe and Be Safe’ this festive period

Inspira is urging young people in Cumbria to ‘Play Safe and Be Safe’ this festive period. Targeting 16+, Cumbria’s leading career management and personal development organisation is giving out over 5000 gift bags to remind young people to be responsible, and to look after themselves and each other when they are out this Christmas. “The Christmas […]

Young people set to takeover Advice Services Centre

In order to recognise National Takeover Day this Friday, 15 Furness Academy students have been invited to “takeover” our Furness Advice Services centre. They will benefit from the experience of a professional environment, and learn more about what goes on at one of our Inspira offices. It will also allow the chance for these young people […]

National Takeover Day opens up opportunities for Cumbrian students

This Friday, Inspira and South Lakeland District Council (SLDC) have invited a group of young people from Queen Katherine School, Kendal, and, Queen Elizabeth School, Carnforth, to participate in the National Takeover Day at the SLDC Offices in Kendal. National Takeover Day breaks down barriers between generations, and encourages the active involvement of young people […]

Inspira recruiting for National Citizen service

Inspira is looking for Recruiters for the National Citizen Service programme. Confident, motivational and inspiring people are invited to apply for a number of positions around the county. Check out www.inspira.org.uk/jobs for more information. 

Over 1000 people attend the National Citizen Service Graduations

Over 500 young people from Cumbria graduated from the National Citizen Service summer programme on Saturday 18th October. Attended by a total of over 1000 people, six graduation ceremonies were held across three locations in the county.   Managed and delivered by Inspira in Cumbria and Lancashire, NCS is part of a government-backed scheme to […]

Inspira retains National Citizen Service Contract

Inspira has been confirmed as one of only ten Regional Delivery Partners in England and Northern Ireland taking the National Citizen Service forward for the next four years. Based in Cumbria, Inspira is a leading career guidance and personal development organisation, which helps young people and adults build skills for life and work.   Mark […]

Celebrating excellence in Education

On Friday night (3rd of October 2014), Inspira celebrated the Golden Apples awards evening with members of the Cumbrian Education sector, finalists and fellow sponsors. Reflecting on the evening, CE of Inspira, Mark Bowman said, “The Golden Apples awards were a great success with some inspirational stories. Well done to all of the winners and […]

National Careers Service begins a new and improved contract

Today, the National Careers Service will be enhanced to help more people improve their career prospects. Delivered and managed by Inspira in Cumbria and North Lancashire, the National Careers Service is available free to every adult in England, and can help people transform their working lives. One of the major changes will be a regional […]