A PARTNERSHIP between education and industry hopes to deliver a workforce fit for the North-East's new knowledge-driven economy.

Rapid product development expert Fitstogether has joined forces with Hartlepool College to develop a new generation of engineers with the skills and experience to meet industry's demands.

Team Valley-based Fitstogether has become an industry partner for the college's new Foundation Degree in Engineering.

The company will help students to gain industrial experience while they study.