North East
See details of local industry events, support, networks and contact information
CITB Advisers can support you in diagnosing skills gaps, advising on apprenticeships, legislation and training, as well as signposting you to other sources of help and advice. Find their contact information in the location links below:
Contact your CITB customer engagement adviser
Laura Wilson
Tel: 07795 475227
Email: Laura.Wilson@citb.co.uk
What's happening in your area
There are currently no local employer events for this area. Details of forthcoming events will be published as soon as they become available.
Following increased concerns over the COVID-19 virus and for safety precautions, regrettably, we have decided to cancel the upcoming Employer Roadshows. We understand this will be disappointing news but the health and safety of our delegates is of the utmost importance.
Further details about an online alternative will be issued in due course.
Support for your business
North East Growth Hub
The North East LEP's Business Growth Programme provides the framework for an investment of over £200m in access to finance and business support over six years. This investment will increase profitability, wages and employment across the local economy.
https://www.northeastgrowthhub.co.uk
Constructing Excellence North East
Constructing Excellence North East is a business support organisation for the North East construction industry, dedicated to delivering improved industry performance in order to achieve a better built environment.
Help to train, recruit and fund your staff
North East Business Support Fund
Get funding and support for your business and join over 3000 businesses who've grown and improved with the North East Business Support Fund.
Innovation SuperNetwork North East
The Innovation SuperNetwork is a 'network of networks'. It brings together over 50 partners and more than 5,000 businesses to generate fresh ideas, new market opportunities, knowledge and money.
Training groups in your area
There are three training groups in your area concentrating in different fields.
Training projects funded by CITB
You can get funding to improve your workforce's skills, or to devise a new training course for others.
See how the Esh group has started training the next generation in carbon reduction.
Contact your CITB customer engagement adviser
Allison Morris
Tel:07771 652577
Email: Allison.Morris@citb.co.uk
What's happening in your area
There are currently no local employer events for this area. Details of forthcoming events will be published as soon as they become available.
Following increased concerns over the COVID-19 virus and for safety precautions, regrettably, we have decided to cancel the upcoming Employer Roadshows. We understand this will be disappointing news but the health and safety of our delegates is of the utmost importance.
Further details about an online alternative will be issued in due course.
Support for your business
Your LEP can help your business grow
TVCA
Tees Valley Combined Authority
Cavendish House
Teesdale Business Park
Stockton-on-Tees
Tees Valley TS17 6QY
Tel: 01642 524400
https://teesvalley-ca.gov.uk/business
Fully-funded skills provision for your employees
January 2020
Skills Support for the Workforce (SSW) is a £6.9M (Tees Valley) and £2.475M (York, North Yorkshire and East Riding) funded initiative, co-financed by the European Social Fund and Education and Skills Funding Agency, which can help your business reach its potential through free qualifications and training for adults (aged 16+) in the above regions.
By developing and implementing bespoke, fully funded, training this programme will meet all your current and long-term skills-needs, maximising productivity and allowing your business to thrive.
Read the Skills Support for the Workforce (PDF, 594KB) leaflet for Tees Valley
Read about the Eligibility Criteria (PDF, 405KB)
Visit the Skills Support for the Workforce in Tees Valley (External link - Opens in a new tab or window) website
Training groups
There are no training groups in the Tees Valley area at the moment. Contact your local adviser for more information.
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