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 […]
Category: Training
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 […]
PHX Training co-founder raises over £1,100 for Great North Air Ambulance Service
The co-founder of a leading North West training provider has raised over £1,100for the Great North Air Ambulance Service by taking part in the iconic Fred Whitton Challenge. Dan Scott, […]
Employability charity provides advice for National Careers Week 2023
A leading skills and training provider that has helped job seekers to find their dream career is providing key advice for National Careers Week. The charity has shared its knowledge online […]
Investing in next generation is vital for the future
As National Careers Week takes place this week (March 6 to 11), a former trainee who rose through the ranks to join the senior leadership team at Cumbrian-based H&H Insurance […]
Prestigious hotel creates exciting opportunities for students
A prestigious Lake District hotel has paired up with local schools to offer work experience to Special Educational Needs students thanks to a leading employability skills charity. The North Lakes Hotel & […]
University of Cumbria celebrating National Apprenticeship Week #NAW2023
Degree apprenticeships allow existing or new employees to study for a university-level qualification whilst working full time, developing real-world applied skills and knowledge in the workplace. From Chartered Management to […]
Cumbria Chamber new training courses
Cumbria Chamber of Commerce have a great range of training coming up over the next few months. New Managers’ Bootcamp with Tim Hill – 30th Jan, Carlisle – Book hereNew manager on the […]
UCLan expands student accommodation offer at Westlakes Campus
The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) has purchased Summergrove Halls near Whitehaven in Cumbria, a hotel which will now provide additional student accommodation within walking distance of UCLan’s Westlakes Campus. […]
PHX tops ten thousand qualifications
A leading North West training provider has delivered over 10,000 qualifications. PHX Training, which has centres across Lancashire and Cumbria, has run training courses to help people get back in […]
Exam Success for Lamont Pridmore Accountant
One of Cumbria’s leading accountancy firms, Lamont Pridmore, is celebrating the exam success of a team member. Anna Brozyna has qualified as a Chartered Accountant after successfully completing a series […]
Digital artist develops skills with marketing apprenticeship
A digital artist who opened her own online business during lockdown has decided to develop her digital marketing skills further with an apprenticeship at a highly respected skills charity. Serena […]
PHX’s adult maths courses add up in Cumbria
A leading North-West training provider will deliver a major Government numeracy programme across Cumbria. PHX Training, which has centres in Barrow and Carlisle, is working with Cumbria County Council as […]
Higginsons announce butchery apprenticeship winner
Award-winning independent Butchers, Higginsons of Grange have welcomed a new apprentice to the team after running a competition for school leavers in South Cumbria earlier this year. 16-year-old Sam Jessett, […]
Employment charity delivers £4.3m in social value in 12 months
A leading employability skills charity well-known for helping people develop skills to secure better employment, has delivered more than £4.3m in social value for commissioners in 12 months. Inspira works […]
Equality, Diversity & Discrimination training
Recent case law has taught us that discrimination training can become stale and it is likely to become best practice to ensure your employees are refreshed on this training annually, […]
Entrepreneur and new business bootcamp being delivered as part of Global Enterprise Week 2022
Cumbria Business Growth Hub has partnered with the University of Cumbria to deliver an Entrepreneur and new business bootcamp on Wednesday 16 November at the University’s Fusehill Street Campus in Carlisle. […]
Masterchefs of Great Britain give skills masterclass to Cumbrian students
Aspiring youngsters seeking to forge a career in the hospitality and catering industry have been treated to a masterclass from two leading UK chefs. Students from the English Lakes Hotels […]