The North East Combined Authority is proud to support collaboration across the region’s colleges through a Strategic College Group, bringing together Further Education leaders to drive high-quality, inclusive careers education for 16–18 learners.
As part of this work, colleges and independant training providers (ITPs) are actively engaged in the North East Careers Hub—a thriving community of practice that includes careers leaders from across FE settings. The Hub provides strategic guidance, peer support, and practical tools to help colleges and ITPs embed meaningful careers provision aligned with the Gatsby Benchmarks.
Through the Careers Hub, FE careers leaders benefit from:
- One-to-one support to complete a Compass self-assessment and develop a careers action plan
- Regular network meetings to share best practice and build strong communities of practice
- CPD and training opportunities tailored to the needs of Further Education
- Access to the North East Ambition website, featuring resources, case studies, and links to careers-related learning providers
🔗 Explore tools, resources, and support below
Post-16 options
We’ve brought together information on all the options for young people so teachers can help students find out about the full range of opportunities available to them.
Post-18 options
We’ve brought together information on all the options for young people so teachers can help students find out about the full range of opportunities available to them.
Labour Market Information
Find out about existing and emerging sectors of industry in the North East, and how young people can build successful careers in our region.
Are you #apprenticeReady
Independent Training Providers (ITP's)
Tools & resources
Resources
Explore trusted, high quality resources from a variety of sources to support your planning and progress towards delivering the benchmarks.
Provider Portal
Find post-16 opportunities, including apprenticeships and T-levels, located all over the North East of England.
Further education - Buzz teacher resources
This activity has been developed to support FE students with a focus on resilience and self-confidence.