The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) has announced it will expand into the North East with the launch of MTC Training Tyneside.
Based at Cobalt Park in North Tyneside, MTC Training Tyneside will offer a state-of-the-art space where learners, employers and industry partners can access hands‑on training across vital industrial skills.
The centre will act as a local link to MTC Training’s expertise in Coventry.
MTC Training is part of the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC), a research technology organisation that works with academia and industry to accelerate innovative manufacturing processes and technologies.
Made possible through funding from Lloyds, the centre will open this Summer and initially offer a range of upskilling and reskilling programmes.
David Grailey, Managing Director at MTC Training, said: “Manufacturers across the North East are looking for practical ways to stay competitive, attract and retain workers, improve productivity and take advantage of new opportunities now and in the future – all of that starts with having the right skills in place.
MTC Training Tyneside gives businesses a clear and accessible way to invest in apprenticeships and training that help their teams grow and support long‑term success.
By developing a pipeline of skilled workers and opening high‑quality career opportunities for local talent, this centre will play a real part in strengthening the region’s economy while directly supporting the Government’s Industrial Strategy.
It’s an important step in closing the skills gap and helping North-East manufacturers compete with confidence in a rapidly evolving industry.”
Phil Witcherley, Director of Economic Growth and Innovation at the North East Combined Authority, added: “The news that MTC Training is opening a new facility in North East England brings a welcome addition to the training industry at an exciting time for our region’s Green Energy and advanced manufacturing sectors. We expect to see the number of Green Energy Jobs double to 50,000 in the next decade as we harness the potential of offshore wind and the North East’s unique location and ability to service new and existing North Sea sites.”