NE STEM Foundation

Unemployment is at 5% & apprenticeship starts are down 40%. At @UTCSouthDurham, nearly 40% of students go into paid apprenticeships - proof technical pathways work. The government must reform Apprenticeship Levy & expand UTCs so all can access real career opportunities.

Unemployment has risen to 5%. Britain is not short of talent or ambition; we are short of a system capable of connecting young people with meaningful careers & giving employers the confidence to invest in skills. Read David Land’s @Daily_Express article: express.co.uk/news/uk/213508…

“Britain doesn’t have a talent problem; it has a system problem.” Powerful words from our trustee David Land, in @Telegraph. With UK unemployment at 5%, we urgently need stronger technical pathways, Apprenticeship Levy reform, & real connections between education & industry.

. @North_EastSTEM charity dinner raises £40k to support science and technology education and opportunities for young people across the region. Full story: thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/25548991.… #STEM #STEMeducation #northeastengland

David Land, trustee and chair of @UTCSouthDurham, on GB News discussing skills.

Apprenticeship Budget Exceeds £3 Billion, Level 7 Apprenticeship Funding Restrictions Finally Announced | Latest comments from @100kdecision @AELPUK @AoCDavidH @AoC_info @YF_Foundation @UUKIntl @viviennestern @PetraWilton fenews.co.uk/skills/apprent… #Level7 #Apprenticeships

Tania Cooper MBE, chair of the North East STEM Foundation, gives @FENews her reaction to the Government's skills reform announcement that will include an additional 30,000 apprenticeships over the next four years: fenews.co.uk/skills/apprent…

A record £3bn investment will create 120,000 new training opportunities - including 30,000 apprenticeships. We back this bold move to close the skills gap and open doors into high-demand sectors. sunderlandecho.com/community/nort…

North East education partnership gives young people introduction to #aerospace careers through an inspiring #space-themed event in Newcastle bdaily.co.uk/articles/2025/… @North_EastSTEM @AirbusintheUK @UniofNewcastle

'Benefits out of control as politicians fail to grasp problem with handouts' #DavidLand #DailyExpress express.co.uk/finance/person…

Our trustee David Land recently featured on the @teesvalleybc Northern Business Podcast special, spotlighting our mission to inspire young minds through STEM! Read more about our Primary STEM Days here: nesf.org.uk/post/primary-s…

The Tees Maritime Cluster has launched, aiming to position Tees Valley as a leader in maritime innovation, skills, & investment. With £234k in funding, it unites educators, businesses, & innovators to boost careers & growth. Read more here: nesf.org.uk/post/north-eas…

Our trustee, David Land, featured in The Daily Telegraph highlighting the importance of collaboration between industry & education, & the pivotal role of UTCs like @UTCSouthDurham in equipping young people with #STEM #skills for the future. telegraph.co.uk/opinion/2024/1…

Several Tees firms were involved as the North East STEM Foundation (NESF) raised more than £40,000 at its annual fundraising dinner to support young people in accessing education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) 🙌 teesbusiness.co.uk/2024/11/01/ste…

We are delighted to have been awarded £20,000 from the Community Foundation Tyne & Wear & Northumberland’s Community Accelerator Fund. This will drive our outreach programmes to ignite young people's interest in STEM & connect them with local employers. nesf.org.uk/post/north-eas…

We’re celebrating our Primary STEM workshops in collaboration with @North_EastSTEM during @ISC_Schools Partnerships Week. This year we welcomed 10 schools over 2 days, as over 500 pupils delved into STEM with industry leaders! #SchoolsTogether #PowerOfPartnerships

We are thankful to the businesses who came together to help us raise £40,000 at our annual fundraising dinner to support young people in accessing education in science, technology, engineering & mathematics (#STEM). Many thanks to @Tees_Business teesbusiness.co.uk/2024/11/01/ste…

Huge thanks to our sponsors: Plastic Processing Ltd, Meldrum Group, Steel Benders UK, Chris Braithwaite Family Foundation, K2 Construction Management, and P+HS Architects - and to all attendees!

We’re thrilled to announce we raised over £40,000 at our annual fundraising dinner! These funds will break down barriers to #STEM education across the North East, helping young people access the resources they need to succeed. Read more here: nesf.org.uk/post/north-eas…

Calling all STEM Ambassadors & employers! Join us at Hartlepool College for Primary School STEM Days on Nov 19 & 20! Inspire young minds & showcase your industry by leading a 20-min STEM activity. 📍Hartlepool College: 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM Contact Michelle at michelle@nesf.org.uk