North East Ambulance Service is celebrating national recognition and achievements during Apprenticeship Week.
The trust has been named one of the country's top 100 apprenticeship employers and is the only ambulance trust to have received this honour for four consecutive years.
Karen Gardner, deputy director of people and development at North East Ambulance Service (NEAS), said: "The future NHS relies on new ways of developing and retaining talent, and apprenticeships are central to that ambition.
"At NEAS, we are not simply delivering programmes – we are building pathways that transform lives, strengthen our services, and secure the long-term clinical capability of our organisation."
NEAS says it supports more than 300 apprentices at any one time across clinical, operational, corporate, educational and leadership roles.
The trust was the only ambulance trust to achieve this honour four years running and one of only two NHS trusts featured nationwide.
It was also recognised at the North East Apprenticeship Awards, with several students receiving major honours, including Degree Apprentice of the Year.
Aaron Buttress, a former Royal Artillery veteran now with NEAS, said: "If you enjoy teamwork and learning on the job, it’s a fantastic option.
"It’s given me a clear pathway into emergency care."
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