Northern Grid for Learning
- A consortium of LEAs in the region working deliver learning over the web. Project details, news of educational content and links to project partners.
- http://www.portal.northerngrid.org

BL Hairdressing Training
- Offers courses in several towns in the region. Profile, news and gallery.
- http://www.blhairdressing.com/

Kids 1st Children's Nurseries
- Offers nursery education and care for under fives. Information on fees, philosophy and locations.
- http://www.kidsfirst.net

North East New Technology Institute
- Government-funded consortium to promote effective use of information and communications technologies to local business. Details of vocational and academic training, news and events.
- http://www.northeastnti.com/

Facilitating Inclusion North East (FINE)
- A regional partnership to co-ordinate special educational provision and services, in particular for low incidence disabilities. Information about activities and events.
- http://www.fine-partnership.org.uk/

NorMAN
- Metropolitan area network for the region's universities and colleges. Describes the system and its current and potential benefits.
- http://www.norman.net.uk/

Knowledge House
- A company owned by the region's universities to develop collaboration between business and academia. Details of funding, programmes, case studies and services offered.
- http://www.knowledgehouse.ac.uk/

North East Rehabilitation Officers
- Offers encouragement and networking opportunities to support those working with the visually impaired in the region. Details of news, events, contact information and resources.
- http://www.nero-rehab.org.uk/

Young Enterprise North East
- Education charity that creates links between schools and industry. Details of programmes in Northumberland, Sunderland, Durham, Tees Valley and Tyneside.
- http://www.yene.org.uk/