CUMBRIAN school pupils are being offered the chance to sample the world of work remotely thanks to an innovative new virtual work experience programme. The Cumbria Summer Term Insight Festival launches shortly and 13 organisations have volunteered to take part and offer 1,600 places to young people, aged 14 to 19, to help them shape their career choices. Young people are able to book onto a number of one day virtual work experience slots throughout June. The scheme is being organised by Speakers for Schools, founded in 2010 by ITV’s Political Editor Robert Peston. Some of those taking part in the Cumbria Summer Term Insight Festival are University of Cumbria, the NHS, Health Education England, Morgan Sindall, Nuclear Transport Solutions, Blackfell Photography and The Beggar’s Theatre.