nebusiness.co.uk - North East Employer Coalition - 2010 Archive

Government and business join forces

nebusiness.co.uk — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 08:00:00 GMT

BUSINESS leaders and government have joined forces in a drive to urge employers to take on apprentices.

Apprenticeship scheme secures major success

nebusiness.co.uk — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 07:59:00 GMT

THE North East Apprenticeship Company (NEAC), tasked with increasing the uptake of apprenticeships across the North East, is flying high after the number of apprentices it has placed soared.

Equality winners honoured at ceremony

nebusiness.co.uk — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 06:00:00 GMT

ORGANISATIONS from across the North East have been honoured for their efforts on equality in the workplace at an annual awards ceremony. Hundreds of people gathered for the North East Equality Awards at the Gosforth Park Marriott last month.

Sunderland firm recruit IT technician apprentice

nebusiness.co.uk — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 05:00:00 GMT

WITH the aim of recruiting and training an IT technician from scratch, Sunderland-based systems and integration specialists Business & Decision - supported by the National Apprenticeship Service in the North East - set out to find the right person to join them.

Local employers to take leading role in work clubs

nebusiness.co.uk — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 04:00:00 GMT

A NETWORK of new work clubs are set to open across the region to provide help and support for local jobseekers.

Home working helps drive commute times down to a ten-year low

nebusiness.co.uk — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 03:59:00 GMT

THE growth of home working has helped to cut average commute times to a 10-year low of 47 minutes and 48 seconds per day, a TUC analysis of official figures revealed.

National Employment Experts honour local businesses in South Tyne and Wear Valley

nebusiness.co.uk — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 02:59:00 GMT

EIGHT businesses from South Tyne and Wear Valley have been recognised at a Working Links Awards ceremony at Ramside Hall Hotel.The eight companies have all displayed commitment to helping people who were at a real disadvantage when it came to looking for work.

Encouraging signs in hotel sector

nebusiness.co.uk — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 02:58:00 GMT

GIVEN the success of the North East Employer Coalition's (NEEC's) 'Speedy Chef' initiative, which has already created jobs and is gaining in popularity across the North East Hotel industry, it is encouraging that the sector has fared reasonably well despite the economic difficulties faced by the region as a whole.

Helpline for ex-Forces and their familes launches in Tees Valley

nebusiness.co.uk — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 02:51:00 GMT

A NEW helpline has been launched with the aim of helping ex-service personnel and their families with the transition from military to civilian life.

Help for employing people with disabilities

nebusiness.co.uk — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 00:01:00 GMT

A NEW Work Choice programme has been launched to provide support for disabled jobseekers to both find and, crucially, remain in work.

Work wise celebrates smarter working with themed week

nebusiness.co.uk — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 08:57:00 GMT

A WEEK of activities aimed at promoting smarter working practices got underway yesterday. Work Wise Week is part of a campaign to make the UK one of the most progressive economies in the world by encouraging the widespread adoption of smarter working practices.

University jobs help apprentices take their education higher

nebusiness.co.uk — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 23:30:00 GMT

NORTHUMBRIA University has taken on six Tyne and Wear youngsters, as part of an apprenticeship campaign to cultivate high quality vocational skills.

Retail sector jobs for unemployed