This year’s UK Real Estate Infrastructure and Investment Forum (UKREiiF) made one thing clear – Tees Valley is open for business like never before.
With billions in regeneration, innovation, and infrastructure projects now moving at pace across Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland, and Stockton-on-Tees, our region is being reshaped before our eyes.
Teesworks, Darlington’s civil service hub, Middlesbrough’s £200m Crown Square redevelopment, and Stockton’s Health Innovation Zone are just a few examples of the large-scale investments set to create thousands of new jobs and industries.
This is a rare opportunity.
And with opportunity comes responsibility – to ensure our local workforce is ready.
Why apprenticeships matter now
Behind the press releases and investment figures is a simple truth: projects of this scale need people. Skilled, motivated, and job-ready people.
Apprenticeships are one of the most effective ways for employers to secure the talent they need while supporting their local community. They create direct pathways into employment, reduce recruitment costs, and build long-term capability.
Whether you’re in construction, digital, creative industries, health, engineering or business services – if you’re part of Tees Valley’s future, apprenticeships must be part of your strategy.
Support for employers
At Tees Apprenticeships, we connect employers with apprenticeship solutions that work.
We help you:
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Understand funding and eligibility
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Identify the right programmes for your business
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Recruit and support local talent
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Maximise long-term impact
We’re already supporting organisations aligned with regional growth priorities, from digital start-ups in Middlesbrough to logistics firms in Teesport.
Now, with billions being invested and new roles emerging daily, we’re urging more local businesses to come forward.
Be part of Tees Valley’s success story
This wave of investment won’t just transform skylines, it will reshape careers and futures.
Let’s make sure local people benefit first.
If you’re a Tees Valley employer planning to grow, expand, or adapt – we’re here to help you build the team to do it.
Contact us today to explore how apprenticeships can support your business growth.
📞 Call 01638 598482
📧 Email contact@teesapprenticeships.co.uk