Education & Training Opportunities

With engineering and technology predicted to grow faster than any other sector between now and 2030, it is imperative the new government works with industry to address barriers standing in the way of young people joining the workforce. The skills shortage in...

From left to right; Michelle Roberts (Head of Facilities, HCFE). Darren Hankey (Principal, HCFE), Helen Gott (Head of School. F&W, Process & Transport, HCFE) and Stuart Irvine (Chair of Governors, HCFE)  Leaders at Hartlepool College of Further Education have...

Designed with employers, professional bodies, universities and businesses, this two-year T-Level in Design and Development for Mechanical Engineering will prepare you for a career in the mechanical engineering industry, or to go on to do a higher level apprenticeship...

Recruit and retain staff and drive critical engineering innovation in electrification and manufacturing with Newcastle University’s new Level 6 BEng Product Design and Development Engineer Degree Apprenticeship, with specialisms in PEMD, batteries and advanced...

The 24-year-old, from Hartlepool, has secured a full-time role with Hitachi following the completion of his Level 3 Apprenticeship in Plate Welding. Tim, a former student at the town’s English Martyrs Catholic School, said: “I have had a good apprenticeship overall...

Matrix Standard Accreditation (https://www.gempartnership.com/matrix-standard-accreditation/) We have recently undergone our continuous improvement check against the Matrix standard and are delighted to announce we have retained our accreditation  Following assessment...

  Did you know, the CIPD Diploma in People Management can be achieved through the apprenticeship route? Do you know how to access apprenticeship funding for your organisation? There has been a recent change in the HR degree apprenticeship, it has been reformed to...

Engineering disciplines, such as technical maintenance, are in great demand. Salary growth and job opportunities are higher in the Engineering sector than most other industries. You will be trained by experienced lecturers, using our industry-standard workshops &...

If you're inspired by creativity and problem-solving within the world of engineering, then Newcastle College's Engineering facilities are perfect for you to test and perfect your core engineering skills. Our engineering courses are designed to help develop the next...

Invest in Your People this Year – 20% discount for EMN members iqms Learning are experts in Management Systems, Auditing and Environmental Sustainability.  We deliver training, auditing and consulting to help you identify and realise your opportunities to improve....

Supporting SMEs Smart & Scale (S&S) is an interdisciplinary impact-driven research programme in smart and scale-up activities, focusing on innovation and business development of SMEs in the North-East of England. SMEs have faced extraordinary challenges over...

This programme will make you well-equipped to advance your career across supply chain functions or take up operations, supply chain and digital transformation consultancy roles. Course details Supply Chain Management is a crucial area of business operation and can...

Apprenticeship summary Occupation summary This occupation is found in organisations where digital technologies can be used to solve problems that exist across a range of functions. Whether looking for ways to reduce waste, increase productivity, ensure resilient and...

Our visiting fellows programme is aimed at SME1 leaders in the North-East of England who are aiming to grow their companies. The fellows programme provides skill development for small business leaders and an opportunity to engage with Durham’s research into SMEs in...

Book Now The University of Sunderland is pleased to invite you to join us at our Level 7 Senior People Professional Apprenticeship Stakeholder event. We are currently exploring the development of a MSC Senior People Professional apprenticeship after identifying...

Are you a County Durham based SME?  Could your business benefit from the support and knowledge of a Durham University Intern? If so the Durham SME Internship Programme, funded by UK Shared Prosperity Fund may be just what your business needs! Request Application Pack ...

Teesside University are now offering fully funded internships to businesses which will begin on 5th August 2024. Internships are offered on a full time (37 hours a week for 10 weeks) or part time (20 hours a week for 20 weeks) basis enabling interns to apply the...

We are fast approaching the new academic year and we are already seeing interest from potential apprentices and employers to secure a place for September and as you are one of you valued employers, I wanted to reach out to find out your intentions for September. Our...

Data Scientist – Currently in development in collaboration with Nissan Data Science is a broad and fast-moving field spanning maths and statistics, software engineering and communications.  Data Scientists blend experience and knowledge from a wide range of fields and...

At the University of Sunderland we have hosted a number of Online Information Sessions over the last few months to provide an overview of our Engineering Practice (BEng Hons) Degree Apprenticeship – with the next of these taking place on 8th May.  During this session,...

THE workforce of the future is being immersed in the very latest technology today thanks to a leading North-East college’s newest innovations. Darlington College formally opened a £3m engineering block, which incorporates cutting edge equipment, 360 degree imagery and...

With over 900 apprentices and working with over 400 employers, there is good reason Hartlepool College is the only North East College graded outstanding by Ofsted for it's apprenticeship provision. What’s an apprenticeship? It’s a job with training an apprenticeship...

Thrilled to be diving into the dynamic world of AI and automation research at Teesside University. Currently researching the UK Industrial Engineering and Construction sector, and your supervisory experience is exactly what we need! Join me for a lively 30 minutes...

At Darlington College, we understand that high-quality training brings tremendous value to your business. As one of the region’s leading providers of business training, our dedicated Business Development Team has a proven track record of working in partnership with...

Manufacturing Pre-Employment Programmes, Apprenticeships, and Short Training Courses Statistics prove that effective work skills training and personal development opportunities for employees is a sure way of retaining and recruiting good people who feel valued and...

Newcastle College have started another class of Level 2 Engineering courses with a hands-on focus, practical experience and a sound understanding of theory and principles of Engineering. Our learners are developing foundation competence in manufacturing, maintenance,...

Education Development Trust are inviting two businesses from  Engineering Manufacturing Network to present at a sector insight event for Careers Practitioners.  Advanced manufacturing session will be delivered in the afternoon beginning at 2.15pm. There are 2-3...

The School of Engineering at the College held its first face-to-face meeting with its refreshed Industry Advisory Board. The College’s senior leaders and the management team from the School of Engineering welcomed new faces to the board where the meeting started with...