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Across the Northwest, we support people from all backgrounds to grow, thrive, and move forward with confidence, whether that’s into employment, further education, or a new direction in life.
Every day, people of all ages and circumstances choose to engage with Inspira, and their stories are nothing short of inspiring. From overcoming personal challenges to unlocking new opportunities, these journeys show the incredible things that can happen with the right support.
Determined to rebuild her career, Kateryna enrolled on the Creating Careers in Construction programme, a tailored initiative designed to develop employability skills, build confidence, and provide industry‑recognised qualifications and work experience.During the programme, she successfully…
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Meet Mark...Background: Before the Course Mark had previously taken part in several other courses delivered by Inspira and Cumberland Council, demonstrating a strong interest in personal development. Although he had some volunteering experience, his progress was limited by significant social…
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When Joshua first sought support, he was facing significant barriers to employment. At 20 years old, he had been unemployed for over a year, was not in education or training, and had only a small amount of work experience from a brief role at Carlisle United when he was 16. His confidence was…
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Five individuals took part, none of whom were in full-time employment. Some faced barriers to work, including:Caring responsibilitiesChildcare commitmentsMental health challengesThe uncertainty and instability associated with being a care leaverNone of the participants had recent experience in…
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Through these sessions, Paul discovered a strong interest in driving and operating large machinery. His adviser introduced him to free local training opportunities, and Paul enrolled in a Telescopic Handler bootcamp offered by SB Skills, embracing the chance to gain hands-on experience and…
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Meet Luke and Mchu—two individuals who turned to Inspira for employability support in overcoming barriers to work.Luke, a determined 19-year-old from Fleetwood, had been searching for work for over nine months without success. Despite his best efforts applying for roles and attending interviews, he…
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