I urge these students to think carefully about their next steps and fully evaluate all the options available to them. In the North East we are fortunate as there are a great number of opportunities for young people, from University or college to apprenticeships in a range of sectors.
“We welcome new initiatives linking business and education such as PlanBEE, a private sector partnership, launched by Ryder Architecture, which is working with Gateshead College to develop a new way of attracting talented young people to the construction industry. This type of practical approach will help tackle the skills gap in our region.”