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Trudy thanks local Work Coaches for support to get people back into work

Marking once year since the Government’s Plan For Jobs was launched, the MP for Copeland has commended Whitehaven’s Job Centre, thanking work coaches for their ‘vital role’ in supporting constituents to access new job opportunities.   Building on the action taken in the face of the immedi

Copeland is a prime destination for entrepreneurs and start-ups

An engaging online discussion held last week discussed the future of Copeland dubbing it the perfect place for start-ups and entrepreneurs to grow and proposer.  Keith McMean the managing director of The Entrepreneurs Group was joined by Copeland’s MP Trudy Harrison and Mayor Mike Starkie for

Trudy urges businesses to sign up to Government's Kickstart Scheme

The MP for Copeland is calling on employers to sign up to the landmark Kickstart Scheme as Government broadens the guidelines to make it easier for smaller businesses to get involved.  Trudy Harrison MP has welcomed the decision remove to the 30 vacancies minimum threshold, making it easi

Prime Minister launches the Lifetime Skills Guarantee for people in Copeland

Residents across Copland are being offered the chance to retrain and find new, well-paid jobs as part of the Government’s new Lifetime Skills Guarantee. The plans, unveiled by Prime Minister Boris Johnson in a speech today, and welcomed by Copeland’s MP, Trudy Harrison will provide adults in Englan

Trudy urges businesses to sign up to Government Kickstart Scheme

The MP for Copeland has welcomed the Government’s landmark new Kickstart scheme and called on local employers to sign up and help young people into work to mark the opening of the initiative. Trudy Harrison MP praised the £2 billion scheme, which has been designed to ensure young people at risk of