Construction and Housing

Education Partnership North East (EPNE) partners with employers across the construction and housing sector to deliver high-quality training that meets the demands of the industry.

Whether supporting apprenticeships, upskilling existing staff, or addressing specific workforce needs, we’re here to support you. As one of the largest providers of apprenticeship training in the North East, we work with large and small employers. Education Partnership North East are proud to be an Ofsted Outstanding rated college group.

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Our offer

To support your organisation’s growth and skills needs, we offer:

Recruitment Support
Apprenticeships
Vocational Courses
Bespoke Training Programmes
Leadership and Management Training
Professional Development Programmes
Virtual Learning
T Level/Industry Work Placements

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Working in partnership with EPNE allows us to invest in local talent and give apprentices the practical skills and confidence they need to succeed in construction.

Ray Dargue, Production Director at Taylor Wimpey NE

It’s rewarding to see individuals grow and build long-term careers through this collaboration.

Ray Dargue, Production Director at Taylor Wimpey NE

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We are proud to have worked in partnership with EPNE for the past 12 years. The partnership has delivered real benefits for Gentoo, helping us strengthen our talent pipeline, address skills gaps and support the development of future construction and housing professionals.

Paula McDonald, L&D Advisor Business Partner at Gentoo Group

This long-standing partnership demonstrates the positive impact achieved when education and employers work together.

Paula McDonald, L&D Advisor Business Partner at Gentoo Group

With over 150 years experience supporting the sector, we are proud to work in partnership with many of the region's leading employers including - Bernicia Homes, Brims Construction, Taylor Wimpey plc, The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), Capita, Esh Group, Gentoo Group, Gleeson Homes, MGL Group Persimmon Homes, QTS Group, RE:GEN Group, Robertson Group and Warrich Construction.