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The rewarding but tough career of a youth worker
A YOUTH worker promotes the personal, political, educational and social development of young people aged between 11 and 25.
Last updated 28 April 2008
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What is the UK Low Level Waste Repository?
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.
Last updated 23 April 2008
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New cluster flexes its business muscles
THE West Cumbria Business Cluster celebrated its 100th member and warmly welcomed The Nuclear Academy at an event held at Lakes College recently.
Last updated 27 March 2008
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100th member signs up
THE West Cumbria Business Cluster celebrated its 100th member and warmly welcomed The Nuclear Academy at an event held at Lakes College recently.
Last updated 27 March 2008
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Not just a name on a rugby shirt!
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?
Last updated 27 March 2008
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In at the grassroots
AMEC is one of the leading providers of technical consultancy, engineering services and programme and asset management to the nuclear industry.
Last updated 27 March 2008
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Useful contacts in fitness industry
Here's our handy guide to contacts in the fitness industry.
Last updated 27 March 2008
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Bringing sport to the community at large
SPORTS development officers aim to improve access to and develop more public interest in sport and physical activity. They organise sporting related projects, information and training for both the competitive and leisure user in all sections of society in order to increase levels of participation.
Last updated 27 March 2008
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Making a living out of making lives healthier
HEALTH and fitness was once just a personal interest for Sam Ayers – but as her enthusiasm for sports and activities grew, she made the decision to carve a career out of her passion.
Last updated 27 March 2008
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Fitness regime for new season
I’M STUART Jenkinson, I’m 22 and I race Downhill Mountain Bikes in the UK and in international events across Europe and beyond. I started riding when I was 14 and have not looked back since.
Last updated 27 March 2008
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Showing leadership in the great outdoors
OUTDOOR pursuits managers run centres that provide facilities for and instruction in a range of outdoor activities, such as climbing, mountaineering, water sports, orienteering, horse riding and cycling.
Last updated 26 March 2008
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Role of a fitness centre manager
A FITNESS centre manager is responsible for managing a centre for the promotion of activities related to physical fitness.
Last updated 26 March 2008
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Giving you support – with sport
THE role of a sports development officer is key within communities when it comes to establishing new sports and fitness services while expanding existing ones
Last updated 26 March 2008
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What it takes to be a personal trainer...
Last updated 26 March 2008
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Olympic winner to take podium
Last updated 26 March 2008
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Helping to maintain a healthy workforce
Last updated 26 March 2008
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Leading the office team
OFFICE managers organise all of the administrative activities that facilitate the smooth running of an office. The role is very similar to that of an administrator or senior secretary.
Last updated 25 March 2008
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Training in the office
Our in-depth look at advice on careers in admin support begins with Marie Donaldson, of Pentagon Chemicals, telling us how she switched from the arts to an apprenticeship.
Last updated 25 March 2008
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