North East BIC welcomes third laboratory business this year
A new North East business which uses innovative technologies to quantify the source of bacteria in bathing waters is the latest tenant to move into the North East Business and Innovation Centre (BIC). The company, Prokarya, moved into laboratory space…
North East Schools and Colleges selected for National Careers Pilot
North East LEP launches Career Benchmarks Pilot Schools and colleges within the North East Local Enterprise Partnership (North East LEP) area have been selected to…
Newcastle to Newcastle export opportunities highlighted
North East businesses meet delegation from Newcastle, South Africa Businesses from two very different Newcastles have been meeting at a special event to discuss international…
Strategic Economic Infrastructure Fund (SEIF) – Capital Project Call
The first call for the Year 2 Strategic Economic Infrastructure Fund (SEIF) is now open (closing date: 23 November 2015). This current call intends to…
Are you looking to recruit IT and Developer apprentices?
For some young people a lack of experience in the working world is a significant barrier to finding their first role in the IT industry.…
North East LEP sponsors North East Apprenticeship Awards
Here at the North East LEP we recognise the value and importance of apprenticeships in helping to deliver more and better jobs for the North…
£4.8million project in the North East to support people into work, training and education
Communities across Tyne and Wear are set to benefit from nearly £5 million of funding after the Big Lottery Fund and EU have joined forces.…
In conversation with North East LEP chairman Paul Woolston on the new NMW rates
The North East Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) welcomes today’s announcement (October 1) by the Government that the National Minimum Wage (NMW) is increasing, including for…
North East long-term employment rises but some concerns in latest figures
The North East LEP has welcomed the longer term positive changes to the region’s employment rates but cautioned that shorter term fluctuations highlight the need…