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Gateshead College Designs A Unique Data Analyst Apprenticeship
A North East college has created a unique and highly bespoke approach to help employers recruit young talent from across the region. Working with Home Group, one of the UK’s largest housing associations, Gateshead College designed a bespoke data analyst apprenticeship to help the organisation appoint a new apprentice data...
MP Holden Meets School Minister To Discuss New Building Investment
Schools Minister Nick Gibb MP met Richard Holden MP to discuss how to get investment for new buildings into the ‘outstanding’ Witton-le-Wear Primary School During the local election, when Conservative candidate Will Weardale knocked on Mrs Yuill’s door she spoke to him about Witton-le-Wear Primary School, for which she...
Welcoming the faces of tomorrow
It’s not just new firefighters who have joined one of the regions’ largest Fire and Rescue Service – new voices of hope have joined their Fire Control. In the last year Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) have welcomed 100 new firefighter recruits into their organisation. The investment in...
North East Tech Company Aims To Transform Customer Experiences
An innovative North East based immersive technology company is aiming to transform the way customers engage and experience entertainment, sport, visitor attractions, hospitality and retail. Fame Media Tech – led by entrepreneur Bryan Hoare – is on a mission to transform customer experiences through mobile and content technology to help...
Fighting Fires and Protecting Communities: Meet Mihai Catea, TWFRS Firefighter
A proud Romanian native who moved to England to study says he is proud to call the country home – and will protect it in his new career as a firefighter. Mihai Catea recently joined Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) and worked his first shift on Christmas...
New Industry Research Reveals Outlook For Architects
Mixed industry outlook for architects, while opportunities for newly qualified architects still open according to new research Just under a third of architects (31.1%) consider the outlook for the industry over the next three to six months to be challenging, with a further 3.9% responding that it was bleak. A...
A Taste of Adventure: Stefano D'Oca's Culinary Odyssey from Sicily to the Fire Station
Embarking on a remarkable adventure, Stefano D'Oca traversed diverse landscapes, ranging from the sandy shores of Sicily to the lush courts of Wimbledon, and ultimately found himself amidst the vibrant hub of a bustling fire station. Over the span of five decades, as a distinguished head chef, he catered to...
From Teacher to Firefighter: Collette Cutler's Journey to Make a Lasting Impact on Youth
Collette Cutler, a seasoned educator, left the classroom to join the fire station and make a lasting impact on the youth in the area, helping them get back on track. Prior to this, she worked as a primary school supply teacher. So when the 28-year-old spotted Tyne and Wear Fire and...
Kids Kabin's Eco-Initiative: Transforming Communities with Newcastle Building Society's Support
With the support of Newcastle Building Society, a children's charity from the North East is embarking on a journey to bring innovative environmental education workshops to various locations. Kids Kabin runs a range of different workshops for young people in disadvantaged neighbourhoods in Newcastle and Middlesbrough, both from local community...
The Visit that Changed Everything: How a School Visit Altered One Educator's Path
An inspired educator changed her career after a visit to a school changed her outlook on life. 20-year-old Beth Dey had been working in nurseries with young children when an outreach opportunity with her volunteer group gave an insight into a new career. The Lemington native has been involved Tyne and...

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