STAY , LIVE , WORK , THRIVE
– YOUR FUTURE STARTS HERE
BEFORE YOU THINK ABOUT LEAVING , TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT TEES VALLEY HAS TO OFFER .
H ey everyone , I ’ m Millie , a 17-year-old admin apprentice with Resolution , publishers of Tees Skills , and I ’ ve been in this role since the start of 2024 . It ’ s been such a great experience and I ’ m proof that you don ’ t need to leave the Tees region to find awesome career opportunities .
A lot of people my age think they have to move away to get ahead , but there are so many options right here .
Whether you ’ re into tech , engineering , logistics , healthcare , construction or something else , the Tees Valley has a career for you . I ’ ve seen it with my own eyes !
Welcome to the first annual edition of Tees Skills – your go-to guide for building a brilliant career right here in the Tees region !
The local tech sector is growing fast and there are loads of jobs here in green industries if you want to help protect the planet . Plus , there ’ s a huge demand for skilled people in logistics , engineering and construction too .
I ’ ve learned so much as an apprentice and I ’ m just getting started . The opportunities are out there – you just need to know where to look . That ’ s why Tees Skills exists , to help you see what ’ s available on your doorstep .
So before you think about leaving , take a look at what Tees Valley has to offer . Your future could be right here , just like mine !
Executive editors : Dave Allan and Martin Walker
Senior writer : Dave Robson
Contributors : Imran Anwar , Julie Burniston , Claire Preston , Andrew Stogdale
Photographers : Tom Banks , Chris Booth
Front cover image generated by AI
Client liaison and admin : Heidi Hatfield
Sales : Chris Garbutt Design : Sarah Carlton , KINSHIP
This magazine is packed with advice from people who ’ ve already made it in their careers , showing you how to stay , live , study , work and thrive in the Tees region .
Tees Skills is published by Resolution Media and Publishing
Resolution is the creator of established publications Tees Business and This Is Tees Valley , as well as being the organiser of Tees Business Awards , Tees Businesswomen Awards , Tees Tech Awards and VelociTees .
I hope Tees Skills helps you find your own path . I can ’ t wait to see what you achieve !
Millie Smith Admin apprentice Resolution Media and Publishing Publishers of Tees Skills
Address : Plenary BV House , Queens Square , Middlesbrough , TS2 1PA
T : 01642 450255 E : info @ resolutionpublishing . co . uk
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