National Apprentices Scheme

This year 2012, the Fire Service has committed, alongside the County Council to support the National Apprenticeship Scheme for young people and will offer 8 operational fire-fighter apprentice opportunities.

There will be an initial on-line application and assessment, then candidates will follow the national fire-fighter application process. Over two years candidates will gain a level 3 qualification through the national apprentice programme Emergency Fire Service Operations.

Apprentices will be expected to work up to 42 hours per week for the period of their two year placement with the Service.

To enable you an opportunity to find out more, open days will be held across the Service in early February, at the dates shown below:

Carlisle Fire Station 6th Feb 2pm to 4pm & 5pm to 7pm.
Kendal Fire Station 7th Feb 2pm to 4pm & 5pm to 7pm.
Workington Fire Station 8th Feb 2pm to 4pm & 5pm to 7pm.
Barrow Fire Station 9th Feb 2pm to 4pm & 5pm to 7pm.

This is an exciting project for the Service that will enable them to provide young adults from Cumbria with a unique development opportunity and experience in the workplace.

The Service is confident that this will offer a rewarding and meaningful opportunity for young people in Cumbria.

For more information on modern apprentices visit http://www.apprenticeships.org.uk/
and e mail apprenticeship@cumbria.gov.uk

Words by the Water Festival- free tickets for 17 to 15 year olds

Don't miss your chance to see some of the greatest names in comedy, politics, literature and broadcasting such as Josie Long, Shappi Khorsandi and Alistair Darling for free at Words by the Water Festival, Theatre by the Lake, Keswick 2-11 March 2012.

See the full programme of events at http://www.wayswithwords.co.uk/festivals/the-lake-district-23 and contact alice.ling@wayswithwords.co.uk for full details on how to apply for free tickets.

Sport Makers

This year anyone can be a sporting hero

Whether it's planning the route, finding the pitch or encouraging people to take part - sport doesn't just happen, it needs people to make it happen. Become one of 40,000 Sport Makers and you'll not only get the skills, knowledge and opportunities you need to get more people playing sport, you'll become part of the official London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic sports legacy.

• Could you get a 5-a-side team together?
• Would you take your colleagues along to Yoga Classes?
• Can you help out at your local sports club?

Yes? You could be a Sport Maker!

Visit http://www.activecumbria.org/sportmakers to register and find out when the next workshop near you is held

PiNC Pride in Cumbria

is a LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans Gender, and Questioning) Youth group for young people aged 13-25 that meets twice a week in Carlisle and now also meets one Saturday a month.

Visit the website for full details, www.prideinnorthcumbria.org