Gen2

01/06/2026

June Short Courses 💡

Upskill your workforce this summer with our industry-recognised short courses, designed to strengthen skills, improve compliance, and support safer, more efficient workplaces.

Upcoming June Courses:

• Inspection & Testing 2391 City & Guilds
1–5 June – Workington
29 June–3 July – Ulverston

• IOSH Working Safely
2 June – Workington

• IOSH Managing Safely
8–11 June – Workington

• RTITB Fork Lift Truck Novice
8–12 June – Workington

• CCNSG Safety Passport
9–10 June – Workington

• IPAF MEWPs for Managers
16 June – Workington

• PAT Testing City & Guilds
16–17 June – Workington

• RTITB Fork Lift Truck Refresher
17 June – Workington

• Save A Life
17 June – Workington

• First Aid at Work
30 June–2 July – Workington

Limited places remain on selected courses.

Training can be delivered at Gen2 centres or tailored for delivery directly at your company site.

Book online now: https://gen2training.arlo.co/w/upcoming/
Or contact our team to find out more: [email protected]

22/05/2026

Businesses across Cumbria are facing the same challenge, skills gaps, recruitment pressures and the need to upskill quickly.

We offer flexible short courses and apprenticeships designed around your business needs.

We can deliver training:
• At your site
• At Gen2 centres
• Around shift patterns and operational requirements

Short courses include:
• IOSH
• CCNSG Safety Passport
• First Aid
• Electrical Training
• IPAF
• Fork Lift Truck
• Engineering & Maintenance Skills

Apprenticeships in:
• Engineering & manufacturing, including higher level & degree
• Teaching & education settings
• Business support

Upskill your workforce without the delays and costs of recruitment.

Contact us: [email protected]
www.gen2.ac.uk

20/05/2026

Fantastic to see our apprentice Rio York (pictured on the left) doing so well with Barrow Raiders🏉

Rio is currently in the first year of his Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship with Gen2, and it’s great to see him progressing both on and off the field.

Well done Rio, keep up the hard work!

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Over the weekend, Furness Raiders duo Ryu McDermott and Rio York represented England Community Lions' Under 17s in their 46-10 win against Scotland.

Both players put in an excellent display, with Rio going over for a try 👏

19/05/2026

Gen2 attended the Warrick Wanderers Football Gala and enjoyed having lots of great conversations with players, parents and supporters throughout the event.

Pictured is Andrew Rattigan, E&I Trainer/Assessor at Gen2, presenting the prize to Karl Boyd, winner of our “Guess the Nuts & Bolts” competition.

Karl, who was there supporting his daughters playing in the tournament, guessed 1541, just six away from the correct total of 1535!

Together, the competition raised £100. Thanks to everyone who took part and helped make the day such a success!

17/05/2026

We’re proud to celebrate the achievements of two of our Teaching Assistant apprentices, who recently competed at The Summit Cheerleading Competition in Florida 🏆

Evie Sloan, from Bridekirk Dovenby School, and Faith Douglas-Brown, from Ewanrigg Junior School, represented their team at the international competition this May, balancing the demands of training alongside their apprenticeships.

Their hard work and dedication paid off with an incredible second-place finish and a silver medal achievement.

Evie also coached another team during the event, helping them secure victory at the All Star World Championship. An amazing accomplishment and a true reflection of her commitment and talent.

Congratulations to both Evie and Faith on their fantastic success.

15/05/2026

Limited Places Remaining⏰

New Fully Funded Engineering & Manufacturing Skills Programme, starting 28th May in Ulverston.

Looking to start a career in engineering or manufacturing?

Gen2 is delivering a 12-week intensive training programme in partnership with Westmorland & Furness Council, funded through the Adult Skills Fund.

Starting 28th May 2026 in Ulverston, this programme is designed for adults who are unemployed, underemployed or considering a career change.

What you’ll gain:
• Industry-recognised qualifications
• Practical engineering and welding skills
• Increased confidence and employability
• Interview preparation and problem-solving skills
• Progression into employment or further training

Training takes place 2 days per week (Thursdays & Fridays) at our Ulverston centre.

If you’re ready to take the first step into engineering, this programme could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for.

Get in touch to find out more: [email protected]

13/05/2026

We’re looking forward to being back at the Warwick Wanderers Festival of Football this weekend ⚽

Gen2 has attended for the last few years, and every year we’ve had some really great conversations with young people, parents, and families about apprenticeships, short courses, and higher education opportunities.

We’ll be there again this year, so if you’re coming along, make sure to stop by and say hello. We’d love to chat about your next steps, future plans, and the opportunities available at Gen2.

Looking forward to another fantastic weekend of football and community.

www.gen2.ac.uk

12/05/2026

A massive congratulations to Workington AFC on an incredible season and becoming this year’s league winners.

Gen2 is proud to sponsor the club, and it’s fantastic to see the team celebrating this achievement in the Gen2-sponsored kits.

The hard work, commitment, and support shown throughout the season has been outstanding, a brilliant achievement for everyone involved at the club.

Workington Reds In The Community