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North East LEP welcomes Government’s Skills for Jobs white paper
January 21, 2021The white paper sets out reforms to post-16 technical education and training to support people to develop the skills needed to get good jobs and improve national productivity.
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In conversation with Dr. Phil Budden, senior lecturer at MIT’s School of Management, about the MIT REAP program
January 19, 2021The North East LEP and key partners are currently participating in the prestigious Regional Entrepreneurship Acceleration Program (REAP) led by MIT.
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New business survey launched to assess impact of EU exit and coronavirus pandemic in the North East
January 14, 2021A new survey has been launched to find out how businesses in the North East have been impacted by Brexit and COVID-19.
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More than £1.2 million awarded to North East voluntary, community and social enterprise projects
January 13, 2021More than £1.2 million has been awarded to voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations in the North East to fund projects that support young people in the region and that contribute to a green economic recovery. The funding has been awarded by the North East Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), from its Local Growth Fund […]
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Funding awarded to help North East businesses recover from COVID-19 impact
January 11, 2021More than £235,000 in funding has been awarded to help North East businesses in a range of sectors recover from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The funding will result in the creation of 12 different business support projects, for North East businesses operating in areas including the cultural sector, food and drink, digital and […]
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Statement from Lucy Winskell OBE, Chair of the North East LEP, on today’s EU trade agreement
December 24, 2020This afternoon the Government announced a trade agreement between the UK and the EU. Lucy Winskell OBE, Chair of the North East Local Enterprise Partnership, commented: “We welcome the news of the deal between the UK and the EU and hope that it will provide clarity for businesses, and a continuation of trade between the […]
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Newcastle College takes on a creative approach to careers education in 2020
December 23, 2020The coronavirus pandemic has forced schools, colleges and universities to find new, creative ways to engage learners; particularly around areas such as careers education, where it’s been very difficult for young people to experience meaningful encounters with employers because of COVID-19. The North East LEP’s recent collaboration with Newcastle College to bring theatre to audiences […]
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In conversation with the North East Local Enterprise Partnership’s Regional Lead – North East Ambition, Matt Joyce; and College Hub Facilitator, Kim Smith, about the new WorldSkills UK Higher Technical Education Toolkit
December 17, 2020The North East Local Enterprise Partnership is well placed to promote higher technical education as a prestigious career route for young people thanks to its dedicated College Hub, which comprises all nine general FE Colleges and two of the largest sixth form institutions in North East LEP area.
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North East Local Enterprise Partnership reaction to ONS regional labour market statistics
December 15, 2020The North East Local Enterprise Partnership’s (North East LEP) Strategy and Policy Director, Richard Baker, has commented on today’s regional labour market statistics, released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). “Today’s figures show a large increase in the national unemployment rate to the end of October which is severely impacting the North East. The […]
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North East businesses awarded funding to develop new energy products
December 10, 2020£100,000 of funding has been awarded to help five North East energy businesses bring new products to market. The five SMEs all entered the Energy Innovation Challenge which was launched by the North East Energy Catalyst as a way of supporting businesses in the region to develop solutions to global energy challenges. The five businesses […]
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