Education, Training & Business Support News

Newcastle University exists for the public benefit to advance education, learning and research. We aim to work collaboratively with our many external partners to shape brighter futures, grow the economy, champion social justice, and provide high-quality education,...

Engineering and manufacturing employers across the North East are being invited to start their day with insight, conversation, and practical guidance at series of Employer Breakfast hosted by Newcastle College. Designed specifically for businesses considering how...

A specialist welding bootcamp delivered by Newcastle College has resulted in employment success for five participants, who have secured new roles at leading offshore manufacturer Smulders. Skills Bootcamps are a government initiative, designed to help adults gain new,...

Standards change. Knowing what matters is the important part. When standards are updated, the biggest challenge is often not the change itself, but understanding what it really means in practice. At iqms Learning, we help cut through the detail and focus on what...

New College Durham (NCD) is delighted to announce it has been chosen as one of only four colleges across the country to have been recognised as an Advanced Manufacturing Technical Excellence College (TEC). TECs will work with employers, representative bodies, trade...

On 1 April 2026, the Apprenticeship Levy is being renamed and redesigned. The government is calling it the Growth and Skills Levy, and alongside the name change comes a fundamental shift in how employers can use the money and how quickly they need to spend it. If your...

Preparing to Teach – Level 3 Award in Education & Training (AET) Start Date: 25th March 2026 (Every Wednesday) Delivery: On‑site at Middlesbrough College – Wednesdays, 5pm–9pm Duration: 16 weeks Employer Contribution: SMEs: £136  Large Employers: £408  Typical...

Applications are now open for the September 2026 cohort of Newcastle University’s Level 6 BEng Product Design and Development Engineer Apprenticeship. The programme is designed to help ensure your organisation has the skills and expertise needed to drive critical...

ISO 9001 remains the global go-to standard for Quality Management. Recognised worldwide as a benchmark for operational excellence, organisations that commit to it often see real transformation—reflected directly in their P&L. Yet despite its proven value, global...

During National Apprenticeship Week 2026, the University of Sunderland is hosting a series of online information events showcasing their full range of higher and degree apprenticeships. Some of the sessions will focus on Engineering, Digital, and Leadership...

On 23rd and 24th April, the Durham University’s Smart and Scale Up team will be hosting the fourth annual SME Leaders Masterclass at their new state-of-the-art Waterside building. The event will consist of three practical workshops focusing on Organisational Change,...

University Centre Quayside (UCQ) is pleased to announce the launch of its new Associate Project Manager Apprenticeship (Level 4). This work-based programme is designed to develop professionally competent project managers through a blend of structured learning,...

    When Ligia Andrea Salinas Rivera reflected on the moment she contemplated her future career path after deciding to change course, she explained: “I was crying because I didn’t know what to do.” Having arrived in England from El Salvador just four years...

  Across the UK, the engineering sector is facing a defining challenge, one that will shape the future of infrastructure, innovation, and sustainability for decades to come.That challenge is not technology, investment, or even global competition. It’s skills. The...

From January 2026, we will be offering new apprenticeships in the following areas: Business- Level 2 Accounts and Finance Assistant. Business- Level 3 Business Administrator. Construction- Level 2 Painter and Decorator. Construction- Level 2 Roofer. Energy- Level...

This significant accolade recognises the College's unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional welder training, assessments and qualifications, making a positive impact on learners, employers and the wider welding industry. The award celebrates training providers...

Enhance Your Leadership with Behavioural Science Durham University has launched three professional short online courses in behavioural science, designed for professionals in the engineering and manufacturing sectors who want to enhance leadership, teamwork, and...

As a prime provider of funded training across the Northeast and Tees Valley we have been working with Middlesbrough based EMR (formerly Cupral) following there buy out in 2024 . Specialising in producing recycled copper and aluminium. UCQ supported  to develop their...

Facing a major challenge in the UK’s engineering sector, the skills shortage is real - with 76% of engineering employers struggling to recruit key roles and vacancies for civil engineering up a staggering 84%. Our newest blog post dives into what’s causing this crisis...

Last week Teesside University’s apprenticeships team welcomed their future quantity surveyors to their Net Zero Industry Innovation Centre (NZIIC), in Middlesbrough. NZIIC Director Gari Harris.said: “It is a challenging but exciting time for Teesside and the UK's...

The University of Sunderland is inviting employers to its Recruit New Talent via Degree Apprenticeships event on Friday 14 November, 9:00am–12:00pm. This on-campus session is designed for organisations looking to strengthen their talent pipeline and address skills...

Designed to equip learners with essential skills for the engineering and manufacturing industries, courses range from introductory to advanced levels, including the EAL Level 1 Award in Introductory Welding Skills and the Level 3 Metal Fabrication Apprenticeship...

The report, 2025 UK Engineering and Technology skills, looks at how organisations are responding to the fast-changing engineering and technology landscape. Covering all aspects of the sector's skills requirements, the report finds that 61% of employers feel the...

By Beth Elgood, Director of Communications, EngineeringUK Beth Elgood, our Director of Communications, reflects on The Big Bang UK Young Scientists & Engineers Fair 2025, held in Birmingham last month. She outlines learnings from The Fair on getting more young...

An established and respected family-run plastic injection moulding company based in Newton Aycliffe, Formula Plastics recently completed a Clean and Lean Skills Bootcamp with support from the North East Local Enterprise Partnership. With over 20 years of experience...

At Momentum Training Solutions, we’re tackling the UK’s engineering skills gap head-on by delivering practical, high-impact training directly on your site, using your equipment, and minimising disruption to your operations. With over 30 years of industry experience...

The Institute of Electrification and Sustainable Advanced Manufacturing (IESAM) at Newcastle University offers flexible, high-quality training in electrification and sustainable advanced manufacturing in the North East. Our goal is to help ensure your organisation has...

Get the support that works for you! Derwentside College is inviting local employers to offer T Level students a work experience placement – 45 days spread across the rest of their course, with no cost to your business. Our students are studying: Building Services...

What is the Help to Grow: Management Course? Evidence shows improving and developing effective management practices can result in a productivity boost of up to 10% for your business 1• Help to Grow: Management is a unique leadership and management course designed to...

Human capital is fundamental to the success of our organisation, since inception in 2009 and expansion in 2017 encompassing a training division, which was a direct result of labour and talent shortages in the northeast. GEM Partnership has delivered people solutions...

At iqms Learning we pride ourselves in changing fortunes; the career options available to individuals and the business performance that results from skilled and qualified teams. In the areas of Management Systems or Environmental Sustainability we’ll help you identify...

1 - How do teachers engage with STEM outreach? School report series - This briefing report containing findings from research conducted with 800 STEM teacher across the UK. Aims to understand how STEM teachers engage with STEM outreach activities: how they find out...

Develop the skills and expertise needed to drive engineering innovation in electrification and advanced manufacturing with Newcastle University’s Level 6 BEng Electrical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship. Developed with industry partners, the apprenticeship supports...

You are free to drop by this event anytime between on May 6th at 4.30pm and 6.30pm - we would advise arriving later if you wish to avoid the crowds. We look forward to welcoming you to New College Durham - join us on campus to: Meet our brilliant course tutors Find...

Darlington College invites local organisations to our Career Exchange Fair 2025 on Tuesday 13 May, 10AM-2PM. This is an excellent opportunity to connect with and recruit our talented students as they approach the completion of their studies. Enhance your talent...

Did you know that UK employers now have a new legal duty, effective from October 26, 2024, to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment of their employees, including harassment by third parties, and to demonstrate proactive measures. Also, On April 6, 2025,...

A state-of-the-art Advanced Manufacturing Suite (AMS) has launched at Newcastle College following a £3million investment. The suite has been developed in direct response to the Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) and key industry recommendations, ensuring students...

The 23-year-old Level 3 Mechatronics Maintenance Technician apprentice from Gateshead received the esteemed City & Guilds Livery Company Prize for 2025. The Worshipful Company of Tin Plate Workers alias Wire Workers of the City of London presented the award during...

University of Sunderland apprentice, Steve Simm, travelled over 5,500 miles to Japan to be certified as an Overseas Monozukuri Education Master Trainer for Unipres to enhance the teaching he already delivers at the Unipres Training Academy. His employer credits his...

Sustainability Week Seminars Sustainability Seminars Part 1 Tuesday 6th May from 4.30pm - 7pm Murray Health Building @ City Campus Lecture Theatre - Room 219 Sustainability and Manufacturing (Dr. Nida Naveed) A presentation by a University academic member, exploring...

Newcastle College is continuing to prioritise investment into new equipment and facilities to ensure students are learning in industry standard spaces, utilising the Local Skills Improvement Fund and other grants to fund the transformation. Working closely with...