The Cumberland has partnered with skills educator FutureJam to deliver a financial literacy programme to primary schools. Pupils in the building society’s operating areas of Cumbria, Lancashire and South West […]
Category: Training
Newly qualified solicitor strengthens Bendles’ litigation team
A NEWLY qualified solicitor is celebrating after achieving a major career milestone with the support of her colleagues. Emma Clare, from Carlisle, has joined Bendles Solicitors’ growing litigation team, having […]
Academy by Simon Rogan open day announced for 2025-26 intake
The Academy by Simon, established four years ago in the summer of 2021, is preparing to host its annual open day as the team begins the process of recruiting its fifth […]
Kendal College chefs and students turn surplus food into a sellout dining experience
A unique dining event hosted by Kendal’s Waste into Wellbeing project and Kendal College has proved that delicious, high-quality meals can be created entirely from surplus food. The 50-seat dinner, […]
Trainee reaches end of ‘longest marathon ever’ to become chartered accountant
An accountancy firm’s training academy is celebrating after one of its earliest trainees achieved chartered status. Luke Turner attained the coveted qualification after completing seven years of study, having joined […]
New Cumbrian training and development business launched
A new training and development business, Hamilton Training Services, has been launched here in Cumbria. Hamilton Training Services will be able to support and work across different sectors and with […]
Hotel group launches leadership training programme
A team of six hospitality professionals from Cumbria are being fast tracked on to an executive management career development pathway, thanks to a new training initiative. Working in partnership with […]
Chef Academy recruitment underway in Cumbria
Budding Cumbrian gastronomes are offered the chance to take their first steps on a culinary career with The Inn Collection Group this summer, as three of the company’s Lake District […]
Cumbria Local Enterprise Partnership Launches ‘Today’s Talent Tomorrow’s Leaders Programme’.
More than 110 leaders, aged 18-35, attended the first of four leadership workshops organised by Cumbria Local Enterprise Partnership (CLEP) in Penrith last week (Wednesday, 24 April). Delegates heard from […]
Cumbria LEP launches ‘Today’s Talent Tomorrow’s Leaders’ Development Programme for 18-35 year olds – register by Friday 29 March.
Cumbria Local Enterprise Partnership (CLEP) has launched an innovative programme for 18-35 year olds, which is designed to develop Cumbria’s next generation of leaders. The programme is fully funded by […]
#CumbriaCareersDay launch
Over 50 organisations from across the county are backing a new Cumbria Careers Day, which will be held as part of National Careers Week (4-9 March). The event on Wednesday 6 […]
First Hornby Academy recruit achieves chartered accountant status
The first recruit to a training academy for aspiring financiers has become a chartered accountant – seven years after signing up. The Hornby Academy was unveiled in 2016, as the […]
24 new trainee & legal apprentices at Knights
Twenty-four talented people are set to start a training contract or legal apprenticeship with Knights. A spokesperson for Knights said: “It’s deserved recognition of the contribution they all make to […]
The Academy by Simon Rogan is now accepting applications from prospective Front of House student apprentices:
Created two years ago in collaboration with Kendal College, the Academy by Simon Rogan has been specifically designed to take students on an exciting journey into the world of hospitality through immersive […]
Grant scheme will help 16 to 19-year-olds travel for education, learning and training
A grant scheme for young people facing financial barriers to traveling for education, learning and training is set to be introduced in Westmorland and Furness. The 16 to 19 Travel […]
Chesworth Communications join forces with Cumbria Chamber for new training workshops
Chesworth Communications, publisher of Cumbria24 and eBusinessCumbria is joining forces with Cumbria Chamber of Commerce once more to provide a range of communications and media training workshops across the county. […]
Shelley scoops national learning award
A leading training and careers specialist at The Cumberland has been recognised at a national award ceremony for her work in learning and development. Shelley Hayward, the building society’s Head […]
Hotel group trains management team in mental health awareness
Line managers at a Lake District hotel group are benefitting from a training course in mental health awareness to improve their skills and better support their teams. English Lakes Hotels […]