New College Durham launches specialist training and skills development team
New College Durham has launched a brand new dedicated business-facing training and skills development facility.
Created as a dynamic hub for employers, learners and industry partners, the new facility will make it easier for businesses of all sizes to access high-quality adult skills training and workforce development opportunities.
New College Durham works directly with employers to identify skills gaps, understand emerging workforce needs and develop bespoke training programmes that support recruitment, retention and employee development.
The team then delivers a wide range of flexible workforce development solutions, including apprenticeships, accredited professional qualifications, short courses, leadership development and technical skills training.
Andy Broadbent, principal and chief executive of New College Durham, said: "By creating this dedicated hub and enhancing our current training and skills development offer, we are further reinforcing our commitment to putting students and employers at the centre of everything we do.
"We understand that every business is different, which is why our team takes the time to appreciate and understand individual challenges before creating training solutions that deliver real results.
"Whether supporting a small business to develop its workforce or helping a larger organisation secure funding for significant training programmes, we're here to make the process as straightforward and beneficial as possible.”
New College Durham works in partnership with key stakeholders, including the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority, Tees Valley Combined Authority, Jobcentre Plus and local authorities across the North East.
Colleen Peters, vice principal for business development, productivity and apprenticeships at New College Durham, said: “Businesses are the driving force of our regional economy, and investing in people, skills and talent has never been more important.
"Our new dedicated training and workshop space brings employers, learners and partners together in one dynamic environment, creating a place where ideas can be shared, skills developed and solutions shaped around the real needs of industry.
“This is far more than a new home for our training and skills development team.
"It represents our ambition to work differently with employers, creating stronger connections between education and industry and making it easier for businesses to access the expertise, training and talent they need to grow.”