Education Partnership North East (EPNE) brings together Sunderland College, Northumberland College and Hartlepool Sixth Form College, combining over 150 years of experience in technical and professional education.

Rooted in engineering and vocational excellence, we have a long-standing track record of supporting employers across the North East to recruit, develop and retain talent.

We work with organisations of all sizes, from SMEs to major regional employers, taking the time to understand your workforce priorities and growth plans. Our role is simple: to design flexible, high-quality training and recruitment solutions that strengthen your workforce and help your organisation perform at its best.