Employability and skills

To achieve our Vision ‘To develop a more sustainable workforce for the future of Cumbria’, everything we do is aligned to our key focus areas.

Our three focus areas

Workforce Participation
Enabling and empowering people into meaningful employment including widening opportunities for workforce participation amongst under-represented groups

Career Development
Providing greater opportunity for career advancement for people living and working in Cumbria, assisting in the development of the Cumbrian workforce to meet skills challenges

Educational Outreach
Engaging with young people, assisting in the discovery and development of career opportunities within Cumbria