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A new Economic Strategy for Cumbria has been published, outlining key opportunities for growth and setting a shared direction for the county’s future prosperity.

Employers are being asked to share their experiences to help address the decline in 16–18-year-olds starting apprenticeships in Cumbria and shape future support.

Cumbria’s role in driving the UK’s low-carbon future was in the spotlight at the Net Zero North West Board Meeting, hosted by Spirit Energy in Barrow.

Enterprising Cumbria joined local council partners at UKREiiF 2025, the UK’s leading real estate and infrastructure forum, to showcase Cumbria’s investment potential to developers, investors and businesses from across the country.

Enterprising Cumbria is thrilled to announce that its Skills Bootcamp Programme has reached an incredible milestone of 1,000 learners.

We sat down with Cath Dutton, Strategic Careers Lead for Cumbria Careers Hub, to chat about the skills landscape for new recruits in the county.

Cumberland Council is currently planning the Connect to Work Programme.

Read more about how Cumbria Accelerator helped transform a home-based business into a full-service beauty salon.

Connect Cumbria is back on Tuesday 29 April with an in-person Tech District event at The Bus Station, Whitehaven.

The University of Cumbria and Enterprising Cumbria are shining a spotlight on the county’s new economic strategy.