L&S Blog

She Thought Her Dream Career Was Out of Reach, Then She Discovered Apprenticeships

lsbusinessdevelopment@gateshead.gov.uk (L&S Team) — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:01:48 GMT

How Apprenticeship Funding Works for Schools

lsbusinessdevelopment@gateshead.gov.uk (L&S Team) — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 08:40:14 GMT

Our team often comes into contact with schools that would love to recruit new staff or upskill their teams, but just aren't aware of the funding available to help them.

Meet Nina: The First Friendly Face on Your Apprenticeship Journey

lsbusinessdevelopment@gateshead.gov.uk (L&S Team) — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:26:28 GMT

Meet Nina! As our Business Development Officer, she's often the first friendly face that employers meet on their apprenticeship journey. She loves working closely with businesses to understand their needs and guide them through the apprenticeship process.

Bensham Grove Nursery grows talent through apprenticeships

lsbusinessdevelopment@gateshead.gov.uk (L&S Team) — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:33:19 GMT

September has arrived, and nurseries across the north-east are excited to welcome new children and families, looking forward to helping them to grow and flourish throughout the year.

Why Bradley chose an apprenticeship over university, and hasn't looked back

lsbusinessdevelopment@gateshead.gov.uk (L&S Team) — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:57:26 GMT