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Jobs and Recruitment Fair – For ex-Merit employees

A dedicated Jobs Fair was held this week for employees of local business Merit, who recently entered administration, in what was a powerful reminder...

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Work Smart Live Well announces new locations for 2026

Following the success of the weekly Work Smart Live Well sessions at the Cramlington Hub, new sessions have been announced at 4 new locations in...

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New Work Smart Live Well sessions announced

Following the success of the weekly Work Smart Live Well sessions at the Cramlington Hub, two sessions will be trialled at new locations in...

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Work Smart, Live Well, to help tackle barriers into work

A multi-million pound initiative is getting underway in the county aimed at removing barriers which prevent people working.   The new integrated...

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Essity training academy, Prudhoe rated ‘good’ by Ofsted

AN apprentice training academy at one of Northumberland’s largest engineering employers has won praise from Ofsted in its first full inspection...

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Welding & Fabrication course, 29 September

4-6-WEEK COURSE AT NORTHUMBERLAND SKILLS WELDING CAMPUS, PORT OF BLYTH – 29TH SEPTEMBER-7TH NOVEMBER. WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR? This Level 1...

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Building Confidence Through Language – A Ukrainian Resident Achieves English Qualification

It’s been a significant milestone for a young Ukrainian resident in Northumberland, who recently earned a Level 2 English qualification. This...

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