David Leadbetter of Inspira explains how employers can get involved in a programme to raise the aspirations of young Cumbrians.
Inspira’s Employer Mentoring Programme is designed to raise the aspirations of young people at secondary school.
It is currently running in North and West Cumbria.
In this podcast David Leadbetter, Contract Manager with Inspira, explains why the programme was set up, the benefits to employers who take part, how youngsters are selected for mentoring and how you can get involved.
Click here to find out more about the programme.
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