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Uncovering digital talent in the North East
January 10, 2020Sunderland Software City, which supports digital and tech businesses to grow and become sustainable, is part of the North East Digital for Growth Workforce delivery group. We spoke to Jill McKinney, Head of Skills and Training at Sunderland Software City, about how the working group is addressing the complexity of the digital skills gap and […]
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North East Local Enterprise Partnership reaction to ONS regional labour market statistics – December 2019
December 17, 2019The North East Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), has commented on today’s regional labour market statistics, released by the Office for National Statistics. The data covers both the North East LEP and Tees Valley LEP areas and is for the August to October 2019 quarter. Senior Economist, Victoria Sutherland said, “Today’s labour market statistics for the […]
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In conversation with Andrew Moffat, Board member of the North East Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), about investment in the East Coast Mainline
December 17, 2019A key driver for a strong and resilient economy is good connectivity. Without it, people, goods and data can’t be moved easily and efficiently, which impacts productivity and performance.
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Steering the way to growth in the North East digital sector
December 17, 2019Stuart Lynn, Chair of the North East Digital for Growth steering group, explains how the region’s new digital strategy is being carried forward. A former Chief Technical Officer at Sage UK, Stuart went on to found Tech North East and is also Visiting Professor of Technology at the University of Sunderland. As a huge advocate […]
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Michelle Rainbow, Skills Director at the North East LEP, provides an update on the North East Ambition Career Benchmarks: Primary Pilot
December 16, 2019Michelle Rainbow, Skills Director at the North East LEP, provides an update on the North East Ambition Career Benchmarks: Primary Pilot.
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Newcastle University Professor recognised for leading research into ageing
December 11, 2019Universities in the North East are leading the way in developing solutions to global challenges such as ageing and productivity. At Newcastle University, Dame Professor Louise Robinson has been recognised for her research into ageing. Professor Dame Louise Robinson is one of the Nation’s Lifesavers – the top 100 individuals or groups based in universities […]
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East Durham College launches Careers Leadership Committee
December 9, 2019East Durham College operates across three campuses and serves a wide and varied group of students studying both academic and vocational courses at various different levels, including GCSE, BTEC, NVQ, A Level and Higher Education.
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Rural Decarbonisation Challenge launched
December 5, 2019Businesses in the North East are being challenged to put forward potential solutions which could help communities in the region’s rural areas work towards decarbonisation. Josh Sawyer, Rural Energy Officer at the North East Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) explains more: Regions all around the UK are working to reduce their emissions as part of the […]
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North East LEP expands innovative Ford Next Generation Learning pilot programme
December 3, 2019Three new education institutions have joined the North East Local Enterprise Partnership’s pioneering Ford Next Generation Learning pilot, which supports careers education in schools and colleges by bringing the workplace and classroom closer together.
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North East LEP signs School Governor Champion Charter
December 2, 2019The North East Local Enterprise Partnership (North East LEP) has become the first LEP in the country to sign the School Governor Champion Charter, which aims to champion the role of school governor and support staff members to become governors in local schools.
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