News in Focus
Operational officers
Published 27 June 2008
OPERATIONAL officers direct and operate technically advanced fighting systems on land, at sea and in the air, and command people in the front line of battle.
Why the Army is in Stewart’s blood
Published 27 June 2008
FOR Lance Corporal Stewart Graham, the Army was the only career he ever wanted to follow. From a young age he would dream of joining up, and being of an active nature and an Army Cadet, he knew it was the perfect choice for him.
Training and education officers
Published 27 June 2008
A TRAINING and education officer is, first and foremost, a military officer, whose role is both leader and manager. They must lead and manage a team of specialists, helping them to develop their skills to a high level.
Technical officers
Published 27 June 2008
A TECHNICAL officer may be responsible, through his or her team, for the maintenance and serviceability of ships, aircraft and land vehicles, weapons systems and support equipment.
Get in touch: Handy contacts in the military
Published 27 June 2008
Your guide to contacting the key people
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Logistics officers
Published 27 June 2008
LOGISTICS and admin officers are responsible for the management and efficiency of the logistics, support and administrative functions.
Soldiers tell of life in jungle
Published 27 June 2008
WEST Cumbrian soldiers spent five weeks in the jungles of Central America recently. More than 600 men of the 2nd Battalion the Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment, known as 2 LANCS, were deployed on exercise Tropical Storm in Belize.
Winners honoured as AMEC toasts 40 years
Published 21 May 2008
The Wave will make waves in Maryport...
Published 21 May 2008
Educational charity seeks students
Published 21 May 2008
Your guide to careers in counselling
Published 7 May 2008
Building thriving communities
Published 7 May 2008
The myriad skills needed by today’s social workers
Published 7 May 2008
The rewarding but tough career of a youth worker
Published 28 April 2008
A YOUTH worker promotes the personal, political, educational and social development of young people aged between 11 and 25.
What is the UK Low Level Waste Repository?
Published 23 April 2008
THE UK Low Level Waste Repository is a key player in the drive to clean up Britain’s nuclear legacy. Low-level waste makes up more than 90 per cent of the UK’s waste legacy by volume but contains less than 0.0003 per cent of total radioactivity, according to Government figures. So how we dispose of it is crucial.
New cluster flexes its business muscles
Published 27 March 2008
THE West Cumbria Business Cluster celebrated its 100th member and warmly welcomed The Nuclear Academy at an event held at Lakes College recently.
Not just a name on a rugby shirt!
Published 27 March 2008
FOR THE past seven years, Washington Group International has been the main sponsor of Whitehaven Rugby League Football Club. That makes them one of the longest-serving sponsors in the League. So who are Washington Group International and what is their connection with West Cumbria?
100th member signs up
Published 27 March 2008
THE West Cumbria Business Cluster celebrated its 100th member and warmly welcomed The Nuclear Academy at an event held at Lakes College recently.
In at the grassroots
Published 27 March 2008
AMEC is one of the leading providers of technical consultancy, engineering services and programme and asset management to the nuclear industry.
Useful contacts in fitness industry
Published 27 March 2008
Here's our handy guide to contacts in the fitness industry.
