Sunderland news
The University of Sunderland is the consortium of Further and Higher Education providers in the North-East includes Access Training , MTC Training , Newcastle
College Group , SETA , Code and TDR Training .
£ 200k entertainment centre opens
SKILLS DRIVE
Collaboration key to multi-million pound programme
Six months on and a multi-million pound European Social Fund ( ESF ) project led by the University of Sunderland is proving to be a vital component in investing in one of the region ’ s greatest economic assets – its people .
Launched in September 2021 , the North East Workforce Skills Programme is an ESF funded project worth nearly £ 15m and is aimed at levelling up workforce skills to support over 17,500 employees across the Tyne and Wear and Northumberland area by September 2023 .
The North East Workforce Skills Programme supports employers to access the tools they need to upskill their workforce through the consortium ’ s wide-ranging offer .
Led by the University of Sunderland , the consortium of further and higher education providers in the North-East includes Access Training , MTC Training , Newcastle College Group , SETA , Code and TDR Training .
The programme is on track to make a big impact through the matching and delivery of highly tailored training and development solutions for businesses , from learning basic
The first of two new office developments in Riverside Sunderland has secured its first occupier , ahead of the start of construction .
RSA Insurance ( RSA ), one of the UK ’ s largest general insurers , has signed a deal to relocate its customer services team to ‘ Faber ’, the first of two Legal & Generalbacked highly-sustainable offices that will be developed by Landid .
The insurer will take a lease on 38,000 sq ft of office space in the heart of the city centre , relocating from its current premises in Doxford International Business Park .
David Wilkinson , Site Leader at RSA skills right up to degree level .
Sir David Bell , vice-chancellor and chief executive at the University of Sunderland , said : “ Sunderland is on a phenomenal growth trajectory with regular news of investment and development hitting the media .
“ Driving this growth is a strong appetite for collaboration in the city and a willingness of partners to work together for the greater good .
“ Investing in the workforce of today and tomorrow is key to retaining and developing talent in the area . We are delighted therefore to be leading the ESF North East Workforce Skills Programme and are thrilled with the outcomes to date , with the hope and expectation of more to come .”
Employers can utilise the ESF funding to address CPD requirements within their business up to a maximum of € 200,000 over a three-year period if private sector , and with no limit if public sector .
Levy paying employers have provided the match funding to support the ESF contract , which ensures that the programme can be accessed by all employers .
RSA to move to new Riverside Sunderland office
in Sunderland , said : “ We are delighted to have signed the lease for our new office in Sunderland . We have been operating in the region for many years and are looking forward to continuing to have a presence here .”
Leading gaming company MERKUR Slots has opened a £ 200,000 entertainment centre in Sunderland – creating 10 new local jobs in the process .
The opening is part of a nationwide programme that will see MERKUR Slots invest over £ 10m on UK high streets in 2022 .
The new High Street venue features the latest bingo and digital slot machines , with the emphasis firmly on low stake gaming and pay-outs ranging from £ 5 to £ 500 , and an extensive library of new and classic games . Customers also receive unlimited free refreshments .
COLLEGE WELCOMES TREASURY CHIEF
The Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury recently visited Sunderland College to find out how significant investment in facilities at its Bede Campus has revolutionised skills and education training for young people and adults across the region .
Helen Whately MP was welcomed by Education Partnership North East ( EPNE ) chief executive Ellen Thinnesen into the campus ’ £ 3m Innovation Space , a cutting-edge environment that is supporting the college in delivering the workforce of tomorrow .
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