Habia
Habia is the standard setting body for the hair, beauty, nails and spa industries, and creates the standards that form the basis of all qualifications including NVQs, SVQs, Apprenticeships, Diplomas and Foundation degrees, as well as industry codes of practice.
Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA)
Basically, EMA is cash in your hands to help you carry on learning. If you're 16, 17 or 18 and have left, or are about to leave, compulsory education, then it could be for you.
Business Link North East
Business Link is a government-funded service designed to help businesses start up, survive and grow.
Apprenticeships
Whether you are an individual looking for an Apprenticeship, or an employer looking for an apprentice, there is a whole range of information here to help you decide if Apprenticeships are the right route for you
Train to Gain
Train to Gain is a joint investment - you and the Government working together to boost your business by improving the skills of your individual staff members.
Learning and Skills Council
The Learning and Skills Council exists to make England better skilled and more competitive.
Edge
Edge is an independent education foundation, dedicated to raising the status of practical and vocational learning.
Connexions
Connexions is a confidential advice and support service for 13-19 year olds.
Tyne and Wear Learning Providers Network
Developed by the Tyne & Wear Association of Learning Providers to provide information about training opportunities for young people, adults and employers and organisations like the Learning and Skills Council and Connexions who support them.