itec North East

ITEC North East is an independent training provider based in Newton Aycliffe that delivers apprenticeship and skills training designed to build workforce capability and support career progression. The organisation offers a range of apprenticeships in areas such as IT support, software development, network engineering, business administration, team leading and multi‑channel marketing, combining workplace learning with structured off‑the‑job training. Employers can work with ITEC to design apprenticeship roles and training plans aligned to business needs, with recruitment support provided by specialist business development consultants. Alongside apprenticeships, ITEC delivers fully funded short courses that provide nationally accredited qualifications at Levels 1–3, including English, maths, practical business skills and sector‑specific programmes such as healthcare, cybersecurity and digital media, helping individuals become employment‑ready or upskill in their current roles. The provider also offers an extensive catalogue of over 80 e‑learning courses across business skills, health and safety, hospitality, mental health and compliance topics, many of which carry CPD credits and can be bundled for employer needs. With over 40 years’ experience, ITEC positions its apprenticeship and adult learning offer as a way for learners to “earn while they learn” and for employers to strengthen skills, improve productivity and reduce recruitment costs through structured training and support.