Shared Vision: Training & Career Development in Newcastle
The Current Job Market and Employment Opportunities in Newcastle
Due to its strategic position along the banks of the River Tyne, Newcastle became an important port and an urban centre where wool manufacturing, mining, heavy engineering, shipbuilding, and export were the main industries. Today, the city is one of the largest in the north east of England, and it is one of the United Kingdom's eight core cities. To some extent, engineering and manufacturing are still important industries in Newcastle, and employers like Rolls Royce Industrial, Chieftan, and BAE Systems have a presence in the city.
Newcastle's local job market has seen the creation of vacancies in areas like retail, business services, and the service sector. And despite the recent cuts on public expenditure, health care and construction remain two industries were jobs continue to be available. Approximately 27 per cent of the local workforce is employed in areas such as health care, public administration and education. The key employers in these sectors are Newcastle city council, the Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle Hospital and Newcastle University.
A further 22 per cent of local jobs are in the banking and financial services industries. The largest employers are Eversheds, Barclays Bank, Northern Rock – Virgin Money, Ward Hadaway, and Positive Solutions. Other sources of employment are provided by the retail, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology industries.
Professional career development in Newcastle
If you are a student with an interest in the business world, Newcastle offers higher education courses at two local institutions. The Newcastle University Business School is one of the leading institutions of its kind in the region. Degrees are available in the areas of economics, management, finance, and marketing, and there is a placement scheme available for undergraduate students. Northumbria University is another established institution offering degrees in business administration, business creation, leadership and corporate management, and international business with modern languages. Some degrees are available on a part time and distance learning basis. The Business School at Northumbria also runs an advanced part time diploma in leadership and performance coaching.
There are a number of business apprenticeships available every year in Newcastle. The main provider is Newcastle College, which offers the opportunity to gain hands-on training in areas like accountancy, business administration, management, and team leading. The local city council can also provide further information on this training scheme. On the other hand, employers looking to hire an apprentice can contact Newcastle UXL.
As it is common among higher education institutions, both Newcastle University and Northumbria University have a dedicated executive education department, where local businesses can obtain advice and a range of training services, including executive MBA courses, one to one mentoring, short executive development courses, and bespoke training programmes. In addition, both universities run a complete range of business events, such as discussion forums, debates, and a series of seminars on leadership and strategic management.
Other professional development opportunities, including work skills training, can be obtained from Newcastle College, Connexions, and Newcastle city council. The North East Chamber of Commerce is another source of training, support, and information on industry-specific business skills. The Chamber also runs courses on workforce development programmes, in-company business training, and a foundation degree in leadership and management in collaboration with Teeside University.
As the unofficial capital of the North East, Newcastle hosts a number of business networking events. To find more information on when and where these events are held, please contact the North East Chamber of Commerce, BNI Eldon, Forward Ladies Business Networking, the Newcastle University Business School, and Newcastle Business Mums.
You'll find more information about business training companies and services on Actual Newcastle.
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