Recruitment, Training and Workforce Development

Finding and retaining the right employees is fundamentally important to the success of any business, while providing quality job opportunities is a valuable role for businesses in the city.  We can help bring employers together with suitable candidates through the training and advice we provide for young people and unemployed people.

Employers can promote their job opportunities via the Skills Hub, which brings careers and employment services together in one central location in the City Library.  The Skills Hub provides access to a network of specialist help to find suitable candidates, source training and offer work experience and apprenticeships.  It also runs sector based jobs fairs with employers to highlight job opportunities.

Contact Alice Rippon, 0191 277 4175, alice.rippon@newcastle.gov.uk

The Council’s in-house training provider, Newcastle City Learning, provides courses, apprenticeships and other learning opportunities for those aged 16 and over, and can support employers with their training and development needs.  We offer a wide range of Apprenticeship opportunities, help to find alternative providers, and practical help to take on apprentices. To find out more, contact the Employment and Skills team on 0191 277 3506.

Generation NE provide a regional service supporting employers to take on young people.  This gives young people the opportunities and experience they need to kickstart their careers, while helping to grow, rejuvenate and future-proof your business. As well as access to our pool of young and enthusiastic talent, Generation NE offers impartial, tailor-made support for the recruitment process. 

Newcastle Futures offers an impartial recruitment service that can help:

• Match your vacancy to the right candidate
• Promote your vacancies in the local area
• Identify and source recruitment and training support to meet your needs
• Manage your recruitment process
• Source interviewing facilities