Work Based Training
Hyundai apprentice of 2011: Connor’s dedication pays off
ENGINES, gearboxes and break systems are no match for Workington mechanic Connor Southwell.
Last updated 24 November 2011
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Feeding the imagination of the engineers of tomorrow
WEST Cumbria’s future engineers have been given a priceless insight into the industry thanks to a local engineering company.
Last updated 25 August 2011
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A gold medal for inspiration
AN Olympic cycling coach has visited Lillyhall to speak to the area’s top business leaders.
Last updated 23 February 2011
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SMOKING POLICY
A WEST Cumbrian seafood business has expanded this month launching a new £1million smokery. The West Lakes Smokery, near Whitehaven, opened on January 14 and has already gained £10 million in new business.THE success of West Lakes Smokery has also been felt in the HR division of the company.
Last updated 26 January 2011
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FIRM SUCCESS
THE latest new starters at Workington’s Metals Recycling Facility (MRF) at Lillyhall are helping to fulfil the company pledge to boost employment in the town.
Last updated 26 January 2011
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Home Sweet Home
Melinda McNicholas on how she was inspired to write her first book
Last updated 29 October 2010
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Tom reacts well to taste of life at work
AN ASPATRIA student has tasted life in the world of work thanks to a West Cumbrian engineering firm.
Last updated 27 October 2010
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Duke and Duchess of the Wellington
THE very name Wellington Bistro has a special significance. Not only does it honour Whitehaven’s iconic Wellington Pit, it also reflects the home town of the co-owner’s husband.
Last updated 27 October 2010
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Investing in workshops, equipment – and people
TIS CUMBRIA Limited (TIS), West Cumbria’s fabrication and welding specialist, has won more than £2.8million new orders this year from multi-national companies.
Last updated 29 September 2010
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Learning – and forging a career at same time
LEARNING on the job, for many people, is one of the best ways to get to grips with a career or an industry. And for four Cumbrian employees this is certainly the case after they have been able to both get an insight into the consulting engineering industry and forge a lasting career.
Last updated 29 September 2010
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Investing in youth pays off for bosses
A WEST Cumbrian fabrication firm is celebrating after producing two of the youngest qualified non-destructive testing (NDT) technicians in the country.
Last updated 25 August 2010
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Savvy way to encourage some international talent
WHEN it comes to top stylists, West Cumbria claims some of the hairdressing industry’s most acclaimed.
Last updated 25 August 2010
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Regional honour for apprentice
A WEST Cumbrian engineer has been acclaimed by the Institute of Civil Engineers after writing a paper on the theme of learned society – in engineering.
Last updated 28 July 2010
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The hands-on approach
BUDDING West Cumbrian engineers have been given a priceless insight into the industry thanks to REACT Engineering.
Last updated 28 July 2010
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£5,000 from NMP to boost promotion of science
SELLAFIELD parent-body organisation Nuclear Management Partners (NMP) has shown its support to one of West Cumbria’s most successful science and engineering charities.
Last updated 28 July 2010
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Engineer Will picks up award
A NATIONAL Nuclear Laboratory engineer has won a top award for his skills at an awards ceremony in London.STUDENTS have been getting to grips with solving some of the challenges facing the nuclear industry as part of a National Nuclear Laboratory residential.
Last updated 28 July 2010
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Nucleus for the future
A TRAINING company has been launched to support West Cumbria’s apprenticeship capabilities. Nucleus Training Ltd, a joint venture between Lillyhall’s Energus facility and training provider Gen II, will provide world-class facilities and skills.
Last updated 12 July 2010
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NUCLEAR ROLE IN GUIDING STUDENTS
THE NATIONAL Nuclear Laboratory, which has sites at Sellafield and Workington, has had three of its leading engineers appointed as visiting professors to three of the UK’s top universities.
Last updated 23 June 2010
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I’ve got a job, thanks to the Trades Hall support
THIS month saw Adult Learners Week get into full swing, with hundreds of classes running across the county.
Last updated 26 May 2010
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UNIQUE TEAM’S DECADE OF GROWTH
A WEST Cumbrian insulation specialist is celebrating 10 years in business this month, but this Workington-based business is a firm with a difference.
Last updated 26 May 2010
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- Welcome to Tescoville
- Carlisle’s under cover bowlers
- How far does Jonny run?
- No main marquee at Maryport Blues Festival (4 comments)
- Victorian sportsmanship and fair play at rugby? Don’t make me laugh
- How John harnesses the power of the mind
- Workington Comets speedway boss left frustrated by postponed meetings
- West Cumbria will keep driving theory tests (8 comments)
- When the zealous missioners were considered bad for people’s health
- Workington to host three-day beer festival (4 comments)
- New Carlisle nightclub Kiss will have topless bar staff (44 comments)
- Maryport nostalgia (5 comments)
- Eatery worker could go to jail
- Man jailed for abuse of girl
- Five thousand enjoy Maryport carnival
- Rhythm of Life
- Lack of dredging could destroy Maryport fishing industry, warn fishermen
- Workington Comet Richard Lawson races to five awards
- Ten-man Workington Reds put to sword by league leaders Hyde
- Aspatria HSBC branch will close next month
