Professional Business Services

Education Partnership North East (EPNE) partners with employers across the professional business services sector to deliver high-quality training that supports workforce development.

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. EPNE 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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Throughout our partnership, EPNE have provided us with high-quality candidates who have demonstrated the skills, attitude and commitment needed to succeed within our business. 

Sue Candler, Recruitment Manager at ResQ

We have been pleased to see many of these individuals go on to build long-term careers with ResQ, progressing into a variety of roles across the organisation. We value our partnership and look forward to continuing to work together.

Sue Candler, Recruitment Manager at ResQ

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EPNE really do have a good understanding of the sector. Over the years the College Group has supported many of our staff through training that has enhanced their skills and supported them to progress through the organisation. 

Annette Connor, Apprenticeships and Career Development Lead at Cumbria, Northumberland Tyne and Wear NHS Trust

The Trust is committed to having a highly skilled workforce. We are also keen for staff to have access to courses and training that will allow them to progress their career.

Annette Connor, Apprenticeships and Career Development Lead at Cumbria, Northumberland Tyne and Wear NHS Trust

We are proud to work in partnership with many of the region's leading employers, including Certax Accounting Ltd., Barclaycard, BT Group PLC., Fairstone Group Ltd., Gate Group Ltd., ResQ Ltd., Robinson’s Facilities Services Ltd., Vest Energy Ltd., Wavecon Ltd. 

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