Are you a
local employer?
Your real-world business knowledge is essential to inspire and inform young people about job opportunities, skills and entry routes into your sector.
You can also provide practical and inspirational experiences or encounters which raise a young person’s aspirations. There are several ways to get involved. You may be able to Give an Hour or become an Enterprise Adviser or Cornerstone Employer.
Support for
schools & colleges
Our skilled team of Enterprise Co-ordinators will support your school or college to embed modern careers education into your curriculum and implement the eight Gatsby Benchmarks.
We will share a wide range of practical resources to help you inspire and inform your students as they begin to think about the world of work.
The latest goings-on
Keep up to date with the latest careers education news and events.
Don’t forget to tell us about your own careers events so we can help you promote them.
- News
- Events
- Case Studies
- 27th Aug 2026 Cumbria conference to unite businesses and education in shaping tomorrow’s workforce
- 3rd Mar 2026 Cumbria Talent Force Officially Launches – Powered by the Voices of Young Cumbrians
- 7th Oct 2025 New Careers Toolkit Launched to Inspire Future Allied Health Professionals in Cumbria
- 7th May 2025 Educate to Employ – Shaping Cumbria’s Future -join us on the 3rd July
- 12th Mar 2025 Free go to resource for Parents and Carers launched
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7th Oct 2026
Careers Fair – Sir John Henry Newman School
An opportunity to showcase your business at the school's Careers Fair -
7th Oct 2026
Careers Fair – James Rennie
An opportunity to showcase your business at the school's Careers Fair -
19th Oct 2026
Jobs and Skills Fair
This event is being delivered by Inspira in partnership with colleagues from Cumbria Careers Hub, DWP, University of Cumbria and... -
27th Jan 2027
Careers Fair (Year 10/11) – Beacon Hill School
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1st Mar 2027
Work Experience Placement (Year 10 Students) – Ullswater Community College
Ullswater Community College is looking to source employers to host week long placements for their Year 10 students.
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Free go to careers resource for parents and carers launched
A new website has been launched to support parents and carers’ conversations about careers with their children. Launched by Enterprising... -
Successful Teacher Encounter leads to creation of teaching resources
Cumbria Careers Hub worked with National Highways and delivery partners such as Balfour Beatty, Kier, and Keltbray, to deliver a... -
“Dreams do come true, and all of us can do anything we want, if we believe we can”
The experience of a young person taking there first steps into the world of work. Hope Tagimuri - Sandside Lodge...
Our stories of success
“Our partnership approach ensured we delivered a successful, engaging and meaningful event which was attended by over 2000 young people. ”Sarah Harrington, Director, Inspira
“What a fantastic week and experience! I’m blown away with what our partners have delivered.”Ben Slater (Managing Director), MissionCX
“At the UTC we put our student’s employability skills front and centre. The effort put in by our fantastic employer partners has allowed our students to gain these skills in the virtual world and we’re very grateful to all of them.”Simon Richardson (Assistant Principal), UTC
“I would like to thank all the employers involved, Cumbria Careers Hub and Speakers for School. I would also like to thank our students – they were fantastic. They have bright futures ahead.”Pip Kingston (Careers Lead), Queen Katherine School
“I am now more confident and certain about the career path I wish to follow and I am even more determined to get where I want to be!”Chloe (Year 11 student), Queen Katherine School
“Dreams do come true, and all of us can do anything we want, if we believe we can.”Hope Tagimuri - Sandside Lodge ex student
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