The North-East is not only geographically well placed to service two of the three major strategic areas for offshore wind power identified in the Crown Estate's second round of leases, but also has the industrial capacity to fulfil ambitions way beyond existing leases and targets. A long tradition of manufacturing and maritime industries means that the North-East is in a strong position to reap great benefits from the acceleration of offshore wind development in the UK and Europe. The North-East has
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A large and available skilled workforce, both within active industries and currently unemployed
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Strong educational and training resources, producing thousands of highly trained technical graduates annually.
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Highly competitive labour costs and productivity in terns of the European market
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Well-developed manufacturing facilities, established industrial infrastructure and good communications network
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Excess capacity in traditional manufacturing so that scaling up to meet the sharply rising demands of a new and expanding offshore wind industry is achievable
Are responding to regional need by creating an improved employer and demand led learning market, which is providing a coherent and progressive service, moving individuals from pre-employability to higher level skills and utilising partnership working to change the behaviour of employers and individuals.
A leading research and development platform for new, sustainable and renewable energy technologies. The unique range of development, testing and consultancy services work to support the evolving energy industry and transform innovative new technologies into commercial successes.
Their business is built around the development and exploitation of advanced technologies. It is a company on the cutting edge of technological advancement and is recognised as one of the world's leading research and technology organisations.
Teaching and student support at the college is second to none and they have a fantastic variety of state-of-the-art facilities. Excellent links with employers - giving you access to live work placements to help improve your career prospects
By working in partnership we will enable people to do more, feel better and access more opportunities. Supporting unemployed people to get the right training or employment.
In the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne, a portfolio of knowledge and skills can be built that can make you stand out in the modern employment market.
The University works with businesses and organisations to provide a range of courses that support the development of their staff and long term business growth.
By working in partnership we will enable people to do more, feel better and access more opportunities. Supporting unemployed people to get the right training or employment.
In North Tyneside we are committed to developing an education system fit for the 21st century
