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Copeland jobseekers explore gaming industry

Published: 08/06/2021

UNEMPLOYED Copeland residents have been exploring the video games industry, and how to make a career in it.

The Copeland Work and Skills Partnership, led by Copeland Borough Council, organised the online session with East Yorkshire games programming company BetaJester Ltd.

It helped participants understand the different roles in the gaming industry, and the skills required to do the jobs.

Roles such as artist, designer, programmer and sound designer were covered, as well as that of quality assurance officer, marketing professional, content creator and performer.

Young Entrepreneurs Market set to launch

Published: 08/06/2021

MORE than a dozen young entrepreneurs will be setting out their stall at Copeland’s first youth market on Saturday.

King Street in Whitehaven will host the newly-launched Young Entrepreneurs Market from 10am to 3pm, with stalls selling everything from homemade candles and crafts to cakes, cards and clothing.

Copeland Council has organised the event and is offering young entrepreneurs aged 25 or under a free stall.

Jenny Brumby, Copeland Council’s Business Liaison Officer, said: “This is a first for Copeland and it promises to be an exciting event.

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Multi-million-pound funding deal for Cleator Moor

Published: 07/06/2021

THE community of Cleator Moor is celebrating being offered multi-million-pound funding for the town.

The Cleator Moor Town Deal Board, with the support of Copeland Council, has been successful in its initial application to the Government’s Towns Fund and has been offered investment of £22.5 million.

Copeland Council was invited to bid for funding on behalf of Cleator Moor (incorporating Cleator) in January last year, and a Town Deal Board made up of community representatives has worked with the support of the council to produce its Town Investment Plan.