Young ambassadors help spread the word about alternative career paths
A group of young apprentices are ready to inspire local school leavers with their own apprenticeship journey to promote the value and benefits of opting for a technical education pathway. In response to North East Local Enterprise Partnership funded research*…
Staying true to our ethos of evidence-based decision making
By Emma Ward, Research, Evidence and Analysis Programme Manager Anyone who knows me, will say that I am as passionate about evidence as I am…
Evidence to impact – a scaleup success story
The breadth of work carried out by the North East LEP’s Business Growth team over the last decade has been exceptional. From the creation of…
Delivering the skills strategy of the last ten years
By Michelle Rainbow, Skills Director of the North East Local Enterprise Partnership From the start, we had the bold ambition at the North East LEP…
Helping business navigate the dual storms of COVID and Brexit was a challenge and a privilege
When the Strategic Economic Plan was first introduced by the North East LEP in 2014, no one could have foreseen the UK’s forthcoming exit from…
Local democratic legitimacy born from a united front to the North East’s challenges
As the transition to the new North East Combined Authority (NECA) draws close, the increase in devolved responsibility requires a fresh look at governance mechanisms…
Success from engagement – how partnership working has always underpinned the North East LEP’s work and outcomes
The name of the North East Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has always told the story of its purpose. From the very beginning, our efforts have…
Continued aspirations for the North East – how the North East LEP’s work will live on in the new world
From its inception, the North East LEP has ensured that the voice of the business community has been integral to decision making. This remains a…
A celebration of careers guidance in the North East this National Careers Week
Michelle Rainbow, Skills Director at the North East LEP, shares her thoughts on the importance of quality careers education in schools and colleges – something…