We put a spotlight on some of the fantastic businesses we work with!
Employer Spotlight
Zizus Day Care
Hear from Nicola Rahman-Knight, Operations Director, as she shares how Zizus Day Care is creating opportunities for learners through work placements, apprenticeships and bespoke employer-led programmes, helping to build the skilled workforce of tomorrow.
As a member of Middlesbrough College’s Employer Advisory Board, Zizus also plays an important role in shaping curriculum, helping to ensure training continues to meet the evolving needs of employers and the sector.
NZT Power
Hear from Alan Robinson, Plant Manager, as he shares how NZT Power is investing in the UK’s net zero future by supporting apprentices and scholars in partnership with Middlesbrough College.
Through the Tees Valley Net Zero Industry Scholarship and the Net Zero Clean Energy Programme, NZT Power is supporting 38 scholars and five apprentices as they train for high‑demand roles in electrical engineering, instrumentation, and clean energy.
These programmes, delivered in partnership with Middlesbrough College and TTE, are helping to create clear pathways into the region’s growing clean energy sector.
Intelect
Lily Brothwood, Business Development Operator, share how Intelect are strengthening their workforce through apprenticeship programmes, T Level work placements, supporting our Engineering Scholarship Programme and tailored industry‑specific training.
Their approach to mentoring and long‑term talent development is a brilliant example of how a business can grow by putting people first.
Tees Components
Hear from Sharon Lane, Owner and Managing Director, as she shares how Tees Components is investing in future talent through apprenticeships and creating clear pathways into industry for the next generation.
Working in partnership with Middlesbrough College, Tees Components supports apprentices across a range of specialisms – from machining and mechanical engineering to IT and business administration – while also supporting the TTE Engineering Scholarship Programme, helping to strengthen links between education and industry and develop the region’s future talent pipeline.
SeAH Wind
Andrew McDonald, Training Development Manager, shares how SeAH Wind are strengthening their workforce through technical apprenticeship programmes, commercial welding training and Bespoke Employer-Led Provision (BELP’s).
Lionweld Kennedy Group
Emma Sayer, Training Developer at Lionweld Kennedy Group, about how they’re strengthening their workforce through apprenticeship programmes and Skills Bootcamps, and the real impact these initiatives are having across their organisation.
