Industry Projects 2026 brought together leading employers including Tekmar, Meldrum Construction, Locomotion, Dellner Glass, Great Aycliffe Council and Aycliffe Fabrication, SNOP, Costain, Sunderland Uni and Quanex
Working from live briefs, our students developed innovative solutions to real business challenges before pitching their ideas with confidence, professionalism and creativity.
From teamwork to problem solving, the level on display showed exactly what happens when learning meets the real world.
And the impact goes beyond the classroom – with our students progressing into apprenticeships at rates far above regional and national averages.
This is what career and life ready looks like!
