The County of Northumberland has a unique set of workforce opportunities and challenges when compared with the wider North East region and the UK as a whole. This means that workforce development needs to be tailored to the county's specific geography, demographics & assets if we are to maximise impact and the return on investment.

Connect Northumberland has been established to enable Northumberland’s employers to participate fully in their county’s workforce development.  It also gives them a strong voice in the delivery of support tailored to the needs of the people who live and work in the County.