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Local businesses and training companies gearing up for Copeland Skills Fair

Local businesses and training companies are gearing up to showcase their work and apprenticeship opportunities at the second Copeland’s Skills Fair organised by the area’s MP. Returning for on Thursday 8th November at The Solway Hall in Whitehaven from 3pm till 7pm, the free event hosted by Trudy H

It's back - Copeland Skills Fair returns to Whitehaven 

Job seekers and school leavers searching for their dream career can learn more about the options available at this year’s Copeland Skills Fair.  Returning for a second year on Thursday 8th November at The Solway Hall in Whitehaven from 3pm till 7pm, the free event hosted by Trudy Harrison MP,

Trudy signs up to be a ‘Phoenix Role Model’

Trudy has taken on a new position as a local charity’s ‘Phoenix Role Model’ aiming to raise young people’s aspirations. This evening, Mrs Harrison met with young people and volunteers at the Phoenix Youth Project in Cleator Moor to enrol as a one of the charity’s ‘role models’ which aims to pr

Trudy meets local teens on NCS Programme in Frizington

A group of West Cumbrian teenagers have been joined by Trudy Harrison in Frizington as they complete their final stage of National Citizen Service. This week, Trudy Harrison MP joined the group of teenagers to learn more about their community-based work as part of the Government backed programme, w

Trudy's delight following Whitehaven Academy sponsor announcement

‘Today signifies a new day’ for students and staff at Whitehaven Academy after securing a new school sponsor. Today, Cumbria Education Trust has been confirmed by the Secretary of State as the new sponsor of The Whitehaven Academy following a resolution that was passed by CET’s Board of Trustees.