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Newcastle College AI Conference Celebrates Collaboration, innovation and shared commitment to building North East future workforce
1+ hour, 41+ min ago (489+ words) Newcastle College University Centre has concluded its landmark two'day conference, Generation North East: Building Tomorrow's AI Workforce Today, marking a major moment for the region's ambition to lead in artificial intelligence, digital innovation and future skills development. The event brought…...
Digital apprentice secures new role after helping inspire young people in the region
5+ hour ago (574+ words) A University of Sunderland apprentice has secured a promotion during her studies after going'above and beyond'in the workplace. This National Apprenticeship Week (9-15'February), the University is shining a light on the inspirational work of its apprentices,'partners'and staff,'who are'helping…...
Hyundai Partners with Therfield School to Nurture Auto Marketing Stars of the Future
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (496+ words) Hyundai Motor UK teams up with Leatherhead school for marketing challenge Year 8 students tasked with producing advertising campaign inspired by Hyundai IONIQ 9 Chance to explore IONIQ 9 helps teens understand importance of sustainable mobility Winning teams present their campaign ideas to…...
Three sisters reunite from across the world to study in Sunderland
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (718+ words) Pharmacy has become a family affair as three sisters from Iran celebrated their academic journey at the University of Sunderland. Since 2024, Zohreh, Zahra and Fatemeh Taghipour have all moved to Sunderland from Oman to study MSc Drug Discovery and Development…...
Kia UK celebrates landmark year for apprentices in National Apprenticeship Week 2026
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (471+ words) Kia UK is marking "Employer Tuesday" in National Apprenticeship Week 2026 (9-15 February) by celebrating a year of exceptional growth, national recognition and new opportunities across its expanding apprenticeship programme. Kia continues to invest in developing the next generation of automotive talent,…...
Bentley Motors opens applications for 2026 apprenticeship intake
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (527+ words) 25 apprenticeship vacancies available to start in 2026 A 40-year legacy of developing world-class automotive talent Supporting Bentley's industry-leading Beyond100+ strategy Opportunities across Manufacturing, R&D, Sales and Marketing, Finance, Quality, Mulliner, Strategy and Product Lines Bentley recognised as a UK Top Employer…...
UK auto apprentices surge as sector builds next-gen workforce
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (484+ words) UK automotive industry drives skills transition with apprentices up 33% following 1,700 new starts in 2025. Workforce reskilling a top sector priority with six in 10 (61%) current roles expected to require new skills by 2035. Industry celebrates National Apprenticeship Week 2026 with exciting, long-term and well-paid…...
Apprenticeship helping schools recruit and retain talented teachers praised by headteacher
3+ day, 42+ min ago (517+ words) It's National Apprenticeship Week (Monday 9 February " Sunday 15 February) and a University of Sunderland programme aiming to keep teaching talent within the region is being praised by a north-east primary school. The University launched its three-year route Teacher Degree Apprenticeship (TDA),…...
Northumbria students gain policymaking experience through Civil Service challenge
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (568+ words) The initiative saw students work in teams to formulate advice on a pressing issue which they presented to senior civil servants at DEC, giving them first-hand experience of how policy decisions are made at government level. The Policy Challenge collaboration…...
Fast growing training licensing company gives FSB membership to national clients
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (283+ words) Performance for Sales Limited (PFS) has announced an exciting new development following its launch in 2024. Based in Darlington and covering the UK, PFS offers training licensing opportunities to agencies, advisers and accountants who work with and support ambitious SMEs. The…...