A North East creative tech start-up is driving forward its expansion thanks to a partnership with Gateshead College (@gatesheadcoll).

@SarahStewartOBE - A leading North East businesswoman – and the current High Sheriff of Tyne and Wear – has been appointed as the chair of @gatesheadcoll. Sarah Stewart OBE DL, who has held numerous board positions in private, public and third sectors, has taken up the role at one of the country’s top performing colleges, replacing interim chairman John Hogg.

A North East college (@Gatesheadcoll) has created a unique and highly bespoke approach to help employers recruit young talent from across the region.

A budding bistro owner is reaping the benefits of investing in young, local talent as her Newcastle-based cafes go from strength to strength.

North East businesses are accelerating #DigitalTransformation in response to the pandemic and the leading regional college @GatesheadColl is already ahead of the curve providing the skilled talent to deliver that drive.