Post 14 education
academy welcomes community
Published 19 November 2008
WEST Lakes Academy was officially opened last week. Around 200 students, parents and members of the community gathered at the event last Friday – and they were also given the chance to contribute towards the design of the new £25million site for it.
JHP Training
Published 19 November 2008
GET your career off to a flying start with an Apprenticeship from JHP Training. If you are looking to drive your future forward but are unsure on which direction to take then JHP Training would like to take the time to introduce you to their Apprenticeship programmes.
Royal Air Force
Published 19 November 2008
A CAREER in the Royal Air Force offers everyone the chance to “rise above the rest” and make something of their life. This year alone, the RAF requires over 4,500 people – and they’re recruiting right now!
Alcan Packaging Cumbria
Published 19 November 2008
EMPLOYING more than 400 people, Alcan Packaging Cumbria continues to support the locality since it began its life as Smith Brothers in 1880.
GEN II
Published 19 November 2008
GEN II, Cumbria’s largest engineering apprentice training provider, delivers a wide range of apprenticeships and adult training.
The British Army
Published 19 November 2008
WITH opportunities to progress your career, stay fit and travel the world, a career in the British Army could be just the challenge you’re looking for.
Lakes College
Published 19 November 2008
WHY college, you might ask? The types and the variety of courses we offer, for one.
Math-o-fax at their fingertips
Published 19 November 2008
GCSE students across West Cumbria are breathing a sigh of relief with the introduction of the REACT Foundation’s new Math-o-fax.
Pupils show skills to a VIP guest
Published 19 November 2008
LAKES COLLEGE saw 50 primary school children from across West Cumbria display their work on the nuclear industry.
Bubbly insight into science
Published 19 November 2008
MAYFIELD School pupils were given the ultimate science experience when The National Science Museum delivered the amazing Bubble Show recently.
Award for St Joseph’s
Published 19 November 2008
STUDENTS from Workington’s St Joseph’s Catholic High School won a trip to London recently to receive a prestigious award in recognition of their fundraising for CAFOD and other charities.
Who’s involved?
Published 22 October 2008
Along with local employers, partners leading the development of the Diploma include:
What Diplomas?
Published 22 October 2008
Within a few years, Diplomas will be available to all young people covering:
At the start of a learning revolution
Published 22 October 2008
SEPTEMBER brings the start of the new academic year; transported children enter halls and corridors that have lain empty over the summer break and the sounds of their voices re-awaken the nation’s schools.
Helping our students think outside the box
Published 22 October 2008
THE last year has seen major learning and educational developments in West Cumbria, but none has been so significant for the cohort of students at the newly launched West Lakes Academy.
Bringing learning to life
Published 22 October 2008
FROM September 2009 young people in the West Cumbria area will have the chance to study for a Diploma. So what’s so exciting about Diplomas? Well they’re a brand new type of qualification designed to bring your learning to life.
Beacon awards shine a light on 14-19 triumphs
Published 24 September 2008
MORE than 200 local partners in 14-19 education in West Cumbria attended a celebration evening at the new Wave Centre in Maryport.
Better, brighter futures: the foundations behind Beacon status
Published 24 September 2008
WEST CUMBRIAN teenagers who have benefited from the county council’s work with 14-19 year olds have received awards for their achievements.
Students reap rewards of years of hard work
Published 24 September 2008
YEARS of hard work, determination and commitment reached a climax last month when A-level and GCSE exam results were finally revealed.
Don’t denigrate, celebrate – and stay learning
Published 15 September 2008
Mick Farley, UCLan's Director for Cumbria
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