News & Media

4th October 2024

WELCOMING OUR NEW COHORT OF APPRENTICES AND GRADUATES

The Port of Tyne has welcomed a new cohort of apprentices and graduates, highlighting its ongoing investment in future talent. This group, which includes six apprentices from nearby towns and a new graduate in Internal Communications, will play a key role in the Port’s future success. CEO Matt Beeton expressed his enthusiasm for supporting the next generation, while Garry Thompson, Head of People, praised the quality of applicants and the partnership with Zenith Training. The Port plans to further expand its graduate scheme with two additional positions in Cybersecurity and Engineering Management later this year.

We’re pleased to be continuing our investment in future talent by welcoming a new cohort of apprentices and graduates, starting their careers at the Port.

This talented group, with some as young as 16, will play a key role in our future success and build their careers at an exciting time for the business.

Apprentices include Harry Robinson, Brandon Gordon, Thomas Coppen, Jake Devlin, Daniel Sayers and Ashton Collins. All are from surrounding towns and cities including Hebburn, Jarrow, South Shields and Newcastle.

Leah Graham has also joined our graduate scheme and is building her career in Internal Communications. We have plans to bring in two more graduates to join the scheme in the autumn, with positions in both Cybersecurity and Engineering Management.

Matt Beeton, CEO at the Port of Tyne, said: “Welcoming new apprentices and graduates to the maritime industry is a real highlight for me. I love to see the next generation of talent starting their careers. They can learn so much here, and bring lots of new ideas, surrounded by passionate people who will champion their development and help them to be a big part of our story and the region’s.

“To see all six apprentices coming from the local towns that surround the River Tyne is fantastic. Job creation is high on our agenda as we build towards our 2050 vision and deliver new opportunities in the industries of the future as our fast developing green energy port takes shape.”

Garry Thompson, Head of People at the Port of Tyne, said: “We partnered with Zenith Training to fill all six apprentice positions and we were blown away by the quality of the applicants. We’re thrilled to welcome a talented bunch of individuals to the team and can’t wait to see them succeed in their new roles.”