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Employers

Build a skilled, motivated workforce that strengthens your operations, drives innovation, and secures long-term success.

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Training That Solves Real Business Challenges

We know the pressures employers face in today’s engineering and manufacturing businesses.

So, we have designed our apprenticeships and workforce development training programmes to:

· Close critical skills gaps

· Increase productivity and efficiency

· Strengthen workforce loyalty and retention

· Future-proof teams against skills shortages and emerging technologies

With tailored engineering, manufacturing and leadership programmes, financially supported by government-backed incentives, developing your staff has never been smarter or more cost-effective.

Trusted by leading engineering and manufacturing businesses to deliver training that powers performance.

Why Choose NC Group

Based in the North East, NC Group is a trusted partner for engineering, manufacturing, and leadership apprenticeships and training programmes.

With a team built of industry professionals, we bring real-world experience and a passion for designing training that delivers measurable results for both new and existing employees.

We are proud to be rated Ofsted Outstanding in all areas and a Pearson-approved higher education provider, giving you the confidence that every apprenticeship, training course, and leadership programme meets the highest standards and drives real business impact.

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Designed for Your Team – New or Experienced

Whether you’re recruiting engineering or manufacturing apprentices, onboarding new staff, or upskilling your existing workforce, our programmes ensure your people perform at their best and contribute to long-term business success.

Direct Company Payment - Flexible payment plans and invoicing options tailored to your budget.

Bespoke Training Packages - Structured agreements for larger teams or tailored programmes, designed to maximise value and flexibility.

Apprenticeship Levy - Use your levy contributions to fully cover apprenticeship training, developing skills without impacting your wider training budget.

Skills Bootcamps & Free Courses - Access sector-specific or short-duration courses with funding support, enabling staff to gain new skills at little or no cost.​

Co-Investment Funding - If you don’t pay the levy, you can still access 95% government funding for apprenticeship training, or 100% for learners aged 16–18.

Funded Training & Flexible Payment Options

Government-Funded Options

Commercial Payment Routes

Engineers

Our Courses

Future-proof your workforce with engineering, manufacturing, and leadership training that addresses skills shortages today and equips your team to thrive in the future.

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Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships

Shaping future leaders and skilled teams in engineering and manufacturing.

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Recruitment & Induction

Recruitment & Induction

Equip new starters with the skills, confidence, and qualifications your business needs.

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Workforce
Development

Workforce Development

Training that drives productivity, compliance, and continuous improvement.

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E-Academy

E-Academy

Flexible, accredited e-learning that keeps your business safe and compliant.

Find the Right Training

Search our programmes to upskill your workforce, boost performance, and meet the needs of your business.

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Ready to strengthen your workforce with industry-led training?

At NC Group, we’re proud to be a trusted provider of North East training services, helping organisations and individuals unlock their full potential.

Discover how our tailored programmes can drive skills, compliance, and measurable impact for your business

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