Teesside University supports regional effort to help young people access education, employment and trainingTeesside University welcomed more than 70 educators and practitioners to a major regional conference focused on supporting the growing number of young people not in education, employment or training (NEET). It calls for co-ordinated action, which Teesside University supported through the Unlocking Potential: Education, Employment & Engagement Conference. The Unlocking Potential: Education, Employment & Engagement Conference reinforced Teesside University’s commitment to widening access and helping people achieve their potential. It came shortly after Teesside University invited 25 people who are NEET from across the Tees Valley to campus to discover progression pathways in the healthcare and digital sectors. "The event brought a range of experts together, highlighting our shared commitment to ensuring young people who feel disconnected from education or employment are not left behind.