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Apprentice achievements, employer stories and guidance from the TDR team.
25 Years of TDR Training: From the TDR Trust to Today
TDR Training turns 25 this year. Here is the TDR Trust origin story and why it still shapes how we…
Apprenticeship or Sixth Form? An Honest Guide for Parents
An honest comparison of apprenticeships and sixth form, and what parents should weigh up before their child chooses a route.
The Apprenticeship Levy: A Plain English Guide for North East Employers
What the apprenticeship levy actually costs, who pays it, and how North East employers can use it to train apprentices…
Apprenticeships in Newcastle upon Tyne: The Complete Guide
Everything you need to know about apprenticeships in Newcastle upon Tyne: trades, levels, pay and how TDR Training can help…
Apprentice of the Rotation – February 2025
We recognise the apprentices who stood out in our February 2025 rotation for their dedication, skill and professionalism across each…
Apprentice of the Rotation
Celebrating the standout apprentices from our latest rotation, recognised by their tutors for excellent work, attitude and professionalism.
TDR Training Apprenticeship recognising the Exceptional ‘Apprentices of the Rotation’
Meet the apprentices who excelled in our latest rotation, refining their technical skills and taking real strides towards their careers.
Tyne Gangway, an employer case study
Marine access world leader Tyne Gangway shares their story and experience of working with TDR to train and develop their…
The Benefits of Pursuing an Engineering Apprenticeship
Torn between university and hands-on experience? Engineering apprenticeships offer a compelling blend of academic learning and real skill.
