Approved People & Skills Projects
Approved People & Skills Projects in Sunderland
Below is a summary of the 4 projects supported under the People & Skills Investment Priority. Two of these projects are now closed, with two continuing delivery in 2026/27.
| Investment Priority 3.1: People & Skills: Support for residents who are economically inactive and seeking work | ||
|---|---|---|
| Project Name | Applicant / Delivery Partners | Status |
| Wise Group Relational Mentoring (Sunderland) | The Wise Group, Pallion Action Group | Project complete |
| Investment Priority 3.2: People & Skills: Improving skills to progress in work and responding to local skills needs | ||
| Project Name | Applicant / Delivery Partners | Status |
Sunderland Skills & Inclusion Programme | University of Sunderland, Access Training Ltd, SETA, Education Partnership North East (Sunderland College), Sunderland Software City, Training in Care | Project complete |
Training for Growth | North East Automotive Alliance, Education Partnership North East (Sunderland College) | Project ends Sept. 2026 |
SkillStart Sunderland | Sunderland City Council (Learning and Skills Service). Penshaw View Training, Uplift Associates | Project complete |
Delivery of the projects below will continue until September 2026. For further information on completed projects, please contact [email protected].
Project Name: Training for Growth
Delivery Organisation: North East Automotive Alliance
Delivery Partners: Education Partnership North East
The Training for Growth pilot aims to create a comprehensive framework to boost the number of technical apprenticeships in Sunderland.
Why the need?
Local technical skills availability represents a significant risk to business productivity and is a potential constraint to future growth.
This initiative is designed to address the future investment needs of the area by enhancing the skill levels of the local workforce. Through this pilot, residents will gain greater access to advanced apprenticeship programmes, which in turn will lead to higher qualifications, better job prospects, and increased wages. This systemic approach is intended to foster sustainable economic growth and improve the overall quality of life in the community.
This pilot is directly aligned with the priorities outlined in the North East Local Skills Improvement Plan (NELSIP) and has been shaped by comprehensive analyses conducted over several years by local stakeholders.
The opportunity
The Training for Growth pilot brings together businesses, employer bodies, and training providers to address the critical shortage of technical skills in Sunderland and the wider North East region, particularly within the advanced manufacturing sector and net-zero technologies.
The pilot will provide financial support to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Sunderland to enable them to take on technical apprenticeships (Level 3) as part of the September 2024 intake. This support will contribute to the additional costs that employers will incur in the first year of the programme.
Contact: Joe Routledge - [email protected]
Weblink: https://northeastautomotivealliance.com/neaa-projects/training-for-growth-pilot/
