Putting a plug in the brain drain

GRADUATE retention – that’s a term which is often used when it comes to highlighting West Cumbria as a centre of excellence for skills and development.

Last updated 25 July 2008
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Immigration officers make 50 raids a week

Last updated 23 July 2008
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Sharon’s a national favourite

Last updated 23 July 2008
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The mother and son who put their hearts into art

MOTHER and son, Ann and David Holmes, had both come to a stage in their lives where they were ready for a career change. Both of them being artistically inclined, they set about looking for a new venture in which they could use their talents and turn it into a business.

Last updated 27 June 2008
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Rebecca has formula for career in brewing

LAST month Futures looked at the significance of the micro breweing industry in Cumbria and how a number of individuals have created thriving businesses within it. This month we take a look at the people behind the scenes who work at producing the perfect pint. Jennings employee Rebecca Adam is not only known for her love of producing beer, she's the company's only female brewer

Last updated 27 June 2008
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Where hands-on learning helps you in the field

Nick Pool, Edge Learner Forum

Last updated 27 June 2008
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Great challenges mean even greater rewards

Meet Gary Tweddle, a support worker in the care industry

Last updated 9 May 2008
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Schools enjoy minding their own business

Last updated 23 April 2008
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A motor apprentice’s dream becomes reality

WORKINGTON’S only custom car workshop recently opened for business. Custom Cars is the brain-child of Darren Dawson, who, through his own vision and determination, built the business from scratch and is now enjoying the fruits of his labour.

Last updated 27 March 2008
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Firm rated one of world’s best to work for

CH2M HILL has been rated as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” by a top US business magazine.

Last updated 26 March 2008
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React on lookout for 25 engineers

Last updated 26 March 2008
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Legal training without the need to move away

LEGAL Executive Kathryn Hill left Workington Sixth Form Centre with no particular career in mind. But now, at only 29, Kathryn has become a member of the Institute of Legal Executives.

Last updated 25 March 2008
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Young apprentices make mark

TWO West Cumbrian apprentices were recognised for their hard work and achievement over 2007 with a special award handed to them at the West Cumbria Young Apprentice Awards Ceremony.

Last updated 5 March 2008
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Shree’eesh chooses to put people first

Last updated 5 March 2008
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Kathryn and Jennifer are making history

Last updated 5 March 2008
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