The first social media apprentice has joined the North East Chamber of Commerce’s (NECC) training programme. Seventeen-year-old Marcus Thompson from Langley Moor has joined County Durham company, Reprotec. Mr Thompson is working for the company which has two bases in Langley Moor, a head office in the High Street and […]
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NECC lobbies for better business support and policy clarity ahead of Budget
The North East Chamber of Commerce (NECC) has lobbied for better business support and clarity on the Northern Powerhouse initiative ahead of the Budget announcement. It has urged the Chancellor to tackle key issues affecting the region, ahead of his Budget announcement. The NECC’s head of policy and campaigns, Jonathan Walker, […]
Majority of North East businesses back remaining in EU
The majority of North East businesses are backing remaining in the European Union (EU). A survey by the North East Chamber of Commerce (NECC), has found that the majority of the region’s businesses wish to remain in the EU. From the businesses surveyed, 63 per cent said they plan on […]
North East unemployment rate has gone down
The number of people employed within the North East has risen, which has brought the regional unemployment rate down. Employment in the North East stands at 69.8 per cent – an increase of 38,000 over the quarter and 23,000 over the year, which compares to 74 per cent of people employed nationally. Paul […]
NECC rated “good” by OFSTED inspectors
The North East Chamber of Commerce (NECC) has been awarded a rating of “good” for its training services by national regulatory service OFSTED. Inspectors visited the NECC at the end of last year. They observed teaching, learning and assessment, while also taking into account feedback from students and employers themselves. The NECC […]