Business Support - University of Cumbria

The University of Cumbria offers various business support services. Details of the services are below, with further information available by clicking on the links to the University of Cumbria website.

The University of Cumbria Business Services provide support and guidance from helping businesses to set up, through to their successful sustainability and growth.

Graduate Recruitment & Retention – Free help to enhance competitiveness through the sourcing, recruitment and retention of graduate talent.

Business Placements Programme – Free help to develop a specific business area through the sourcing of skilled students for short-term business projects.

Short Courses for Businesses – Short, affordable courses throughout Cumbria covering key business topics.

ICT Solutions – Free ICT support for the creative and cultural industries in the form of hands-on help and one-to-one training.

Get Qualified - Subsidises training courses for employees or volunteers in sports organisations in Lancashire and Cumbria.

Knowledge Transfer Partnerships - Knowledge Transfer Partnerships are funded by a government grant which enables your business to employ a high calibre graduate to work on a one-to-three year project with the help of expertise from the University.

For more information on any of the above services go to the University of Cumbria’s website  or contact Rachael Sterrett on 01524 384166 or Rachael.Sterrett@Cumbria.ac.uk