what we're all about
Since 2016, Three13* has helped to tackle generational unemployment up North.
Starting in Teesside and slowly expanding our work northwards, we're helping people to become confidently aware of their worth and abilities, find meaningful employment and become more economically stable.
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our model
We know that simply focusing on changing a person's employment status isn't always going to lead to sustainable change for them and their family.
We help people with 'the other stuff' too.
Our practical programmes are delivered by local people, in accessible Hubs, where the work experience is linked to a community project. (Why sit in a classroom when your learning could help someone else?)
Fostering community in this way has a powerful effect on people's health, wellbeing, attitude and aspiration.
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our vision
We want to increase the skills, confidence and hope of local people to see social and economic transformation in our region.
We believe our work can be enhanced (and eventually sustained) through developing enterprises in which to host our training, to the benefit of our learners and the wider community.
*where our name comes from
Our name comes from the Bible verse Philippians 3:13, as we support those in North East communities who feel marginalised by their circumstances to ‘forget what’s in the past and reach forward to those things which are ahead’.
Our Christian team upholds inclusive, interactive and encouraging learning environments at each Hub; where learners, employees and volunteers can feel welcome, safe, valued and respected.
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our team
the people that can tell you more about...
... what three13 offer
Dave (our Director)
If you're an organisation seeking to partner with us, Dave can help join the dots.
... learning with us
Matt (our Learner Manager)
If you're looking to move forward, Matt can help you find the right training that will help you to get where you want to be.
... the small print
Jill (our Quality Lead)
If you need to speak to us about an existing element of our delivery, or have a practice or policy question, Jill's your woman.
... making a referral
Martin (our Employability Lead)
If you're a Work Coach or advocate for someone who would benefit from our training, Martin is the best person to speak to.
... the big picture
Ste (Mr. Enterprise)
If you're intrigued by our vision around enterprise, drop Ste a line.
... sharing our story
Hannah (our Story teller)
If you have a media enquiry or didn't get a pun on our socials, this is who you need to ask.