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North East — Apprenticeship Demand
18,450 apprenticeship starts in 2022/23 academic year (August 2022 – July 2023) — 17.8 per 1,000 employed workers (1,038,000 workforce jobs). Gera Apprenticeship Demand Index: 140 (England = 100), ranking #1 of 9 regions.
How many apprenticeship starts are there in North East per 1,000 employed?
North East recorded 18,450 apprenticeship starts in 2022/23 — 17.8 per 1,000 employed (1038k workforce jobs). This gives a Gera Apprenticeship Demand Index of 140 (England = 100). Largest sector: Health, Public Services and Care (5,180 starts). Source: DfE Apprenticeships 2022/23 + ONS JOBS05, OGL v3.
Gera Apprenticeship Demand Index
North East ranks #1 of 9 English regions. 17.8 starts per 1,000 employed vs England's 12.7 baseline.
How this is calculatedNorth East vs England
| Measure | North East | England |
|---|---|---|
| Apprenticeship starts (2022/23) | 18,450 | 336,550 |
| Starts per 1,000 employed | 17.8 | 12.7 |
| Gera Apprenticeship Demand Index | 140 | 100 (baseline) |
| Workforce jobs (ONS JOBS05, Jun 2023) | 1.0m | 26.5m |
| Largest sector by starts | Health, Public Services and Care (5,180) | Health, Public Services and Care (98,760) |
Apprenticeships by sector — North East
| Sector (SSA Tier 1) | Starts | Per 1k employed |
|---|---|---|
| Health, Public Services and Care | 5,180 | 4.99 |
| Business, Administration and Law | 4,850 | 4.67 |
| Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies | 2,920 | 2.81 |
| Construction, Planning and the Built Environment | 2,020 | 1.95 |
| Retail and Commercial Enterprise | 1,350 | 1.30 |
| Information and Communication Technology | 1,070 | 1.03 |
| Education and Training | 400 | 0.39 |
| Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal Care | 280 | 0.27 |
| Leisure, Travel and Tourism | 220 | 0.21 |
| Arts, Media and Publishing | 150 | 0.14 |
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Gera ADI
140
High density
England = 100
Starts / 1,000 employed
17.8
England avg 12.7
Total starts 2022/23
18,450
1.0m workforce jobs
Sector breakdown — North East
| Sector (SSA Tier 1) | Starts | Per 1k employed |
|---|---|---|
| Health, Public Services and Care | 5,180 | 4.99 |
| Business, Administration and Law | 4,850 | 4.67 |
| Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies | 2,920 | 2.81 |
| Construction, Planning and the Built Environment | 2,020 | 1.95 |
| Retail and Commercial Enterprise | 1,350 | 1.30 |
| Information and Communication Technology | 1,070 | 1.03 |
| Education and Training | 400 | 0.39 |
| Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal Care | 280 | 0.27 |
| Leisure, Travel and Tourism | 220 | 0.21 |
| Arts, Media and Publishing | 150 | 0.14 |
Source: DfE Apprenticeships 2022/23, OGL v3. Figures for DfE-suppressed cells (“low”, typically <10) are not shown.
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Browse North East jobsNorth East apprenticeships — FAQ
- How many apprenticeship starts are there in North East?
- North East had 18,450 apprenticeship starts in 2022/23, according to DfE statistics. This represents 17.8 starts per 1,000 employed workers (ONS JOBS05: 1,038,000 workforce jobs in June 2023).
- What is the Gera Apprenticeship Demand Index for North East?
- North East's GADI is 140 (England = 100), meaning apprenticeship density is above the national average. The England baseline rate is 12.7 starts per 1,000 employed; North East records 17.8.
- Which sector has the most apprenticeship starts in North East?
- Health, Public Services and Care leads in North East with 5,180 starts in 2022/23 (4.99 per 1,000 employed). The highest-density sector by rate is Health, Public Services and Care at 4.99 per 1,000 employed.
- How does North East compare to London for apprenticeships?
- North East has a GADI of 140 vs London's 48, meaning apprenticeship density is 192% higher per employed worker. London's large professional workforce (5.9m jobs) depresses its per-worker rate despite having 36,120 absolute starts.
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Source: Department for Education — Apprenticeships and Traineeships 2022/23, 2022/23 academic year (August 2022 – July 2023), published November 2023 (OGL v3). Workforce jobs: ONS JOBS05, June 2023 (OGL v3). GADI computed by GeraJobs; no figure is modelled or interpolated. Full methodology.