The University of Sunderland delivers career- focused, high-quality higher and degree apprenticeships that combines academic learning with workplace experience. Each course is co-designed with employers to address workforce needs and support the continued growth and development of experienced professionals across key sectors like healthcare, digital, engineering, education, and social care.

Newcastle College teaches more than 12,000 students each year from its city centre Rye Hill Campus and academies in Gateshead, North Tyneside and at Newcastle International Airport. It offers a range of full-time and part-time courses, apprenticeships, employer training and professional qualifications. It also develops and awards its own Honours and Masters Degrees, delivered through Newcastle College University Centre.

Northumberland Skills delivers apprenticeship training, full and part-time courses, and employment programmes on behalf of Northumberland County Council. We offer a range of apprenticeship training to boost knowledge and on-the-job skills, including: plastering, electrical installation, interior systems, electrical and mechanical maintenance engineering, early years and teaching assistants, welding and fabrication.

New College Durham is a leading provider of further and higher education offering a huge range of vocational courses, degree level courses and apprenticeships. We know education is the crucial stepping stone in our student’s futures so we strive to help them fulfil their potential through learning, achievement and progression.

The North East Apprenticeship Ambassador Network promotes, champions and creates apprenticeship opportunities. Working with partners, we raise the profile of apprenticeships and encourage everyone to engage in the apprenticeship agenda. We help young people and employers considering apprenticeships and those on their apprenticeship journey, utilising our national and regional platforms to speak about their experiences.

Aphasia Support is growing charity dedicated to improving the lives of people with Aphasia and their carers. We provide tailored speech and language therapy and long-term support to individuals who have experienced the devastating impact of a stroke or head injury, affecting their ability to speak, read, write or understand language. Our charity delivers both one-to-one and group-based support services free of charge, thanks to the kindness and generosity we receive from our incredible community. Over the past year, we have proudly supported 225 people with Aphasia - improving wellbeing and independence through computer therapy, supported conversation and community-centred rehabilitation. It’s our mission to create a world where every person with Aphasia has access to support and can communicate with confidence.