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A diverse range of programmes running at the University of Sunderland have received a 100% satisfaction rate from delighted students @sunderlanduni - netimesmagazine.co.uk/business/unive…

A powerful industry-led consortium in Manchester is looking to build on the success of an award-winning higher apprenticeship scheme developed in Newcastle to create skilled jobs in the construction sector @gatesheadcoll @Ryder1953 - netimesmagazine.co.uk/business/planb…

Newcastle creative communications agency O has announced six new hires following a raft of client wins @o_agency_tweets - netimesmagazine.co.uk/business/six-n…

The iconic Middlesbrough Empire is ready to open its doors thanks to a £350,000 grant from the Arts Council England through its Cultural Recovery Award @Mbro_Empire - netimesmagazine.co.uk/business/middl…

Erimus, based in Stockton-on-Tees, is investing in its future by launching an industry-backed apprenticeship scheme @ErimusIB - netimesmagazine.co.uk/business/insur…

Now is the time to invest in skills to fuel a sustainable recovery. That’s the message from @northernskills_ – the apprenticeship training arm of @mbrocollege Group – which is helping employers take advantage of grants and support for hiring apprentices 👉 netimesmagazine.co.uk/news/invest-in…

Plans for a £2.6 billion, 3000-job North East vehicle battery making factory have been approved. Britishvolt has received the go-ahead to build what it describes as the UK’s first gigaplant on a former coal yard at the old Blyth power station site - netimesmagazine.co.uk/news/plans-app…

A North East business energy broker is aiming to create dozens of new jobs after securing a six-figure investment from the North East Growth Capital Fund supported by the European Regional Development Fund @Troocost - netimesmagazine.co.uk/news/troo-ener…

Live: On the frontline of the future Greg Rosenvinge speaks to @nechildpoverty and @HCFEprincipal to explore how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted, and what needs to be done to address concerns of educational attainment and child poverty in the region - netimesmagazine.co.uk/times-live/on-…

Gateshead-based contractor @Tolentplc is working to improve the energy efficiency of homes across County Durham after being awarded a £5m contract - netimesmagazine.co.uk/news/major-ene…

Plans that will see Sunderland people trained to build and upgrade the city’s homes locally, using modern construction methods, low carbon, renewable energy and smart tech is set to take a step forward @RiversideSund @EllenThinnesen @MrGeorgeClarke - netimesmagazine.co.uk/news/world-cla…

Great article @NETimesMagazine thank you . An example of what can happen through systems leadership and collective ambition for communities, the city and North East region. HICSA will be a trailblazer! #Sunderland #NorthEast @EPNorthEast @RiversideSund @SunderlandUK

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As part of CityFibre’s growth across the UK, Jason Legget has been appointed as regional partnership director for Scotland & North East England @CityFibre - netimesmagazine.co.uk/news/cityfibre…

Wilton Engineering last year welcomed three students from Hartlepool College of Further Education left facing redundancy amid the COVID-19 pandemic – and has since recruited another four @WiltonEngineer @hartlepoolfe - netimesmagazine.co.uk/news/wilton-en…

The North East Automotive Expo will return to its home at the Beacon of Light, Sunderland this September, promising to drive growth and provide a much-needed platform to reconnect the region’s automotive sector @NEAutoAlliance @BeaconofLight - netimesmagazine.co.uk/news/flagship-…

Monitored alarm provider @VerisureUK has trebled recruitment targets at its office in North Tyneside, with up to 100 new jobs on offer this year. @NewsNETimes - netimesmagazine.co.uk/news/verisure-…

Retail sales exceeded seasonal expectations for the first time in 2021 according to the @CBItweets’s latest monthly Distributive Trades Survey. @NewsNETimes - netimesmagazine.co.uk/news/retail-sa…

A free job matching service launched by @NewcastleCC for job seekers and employers is urging businesses in need of talent to come forward. @NewsNETimes - netimesmagazine.co.uk/news/employers…

The pair of North East entrepreneurs behind @tancreamworld have decided to make the Catalyst on @newcastlehelix their home following a successful appearance on Dragon’s Den. @NewsNETimes - netimesmagazine.co.uk/news/tancream-…