Hartlepool College of Further Education is business focused and builds its reputation on the quality of its apprenticeships. It is prioritising training in areas which are vital to the future economy in Hartlepool and beyond: health, energy, digital and construction. Advanced manufacturing and engineering are the most prominent. Over 25% of all engineering apprentices in the North East are trained through Hartlepool College, including those focused on offshore energy engineering. It has received TVCA funding to develop facilities and expertise in the maintenance of electric vehicles. Most of its graduates stay in the North East – more can be done to keep these people in Hartlepool to offer their productive skills to the town’s businesses.