ITEC North-East has teamed up with the Employment Service to offer free computer skills training to unemployed people.

The IT company is offering the part-time training through the new UK On-Line initiative, which aims to help jobless people return to work.

It could provide eligible candidates with a nationally-recognised qualification in Computer Learning and Information Technology.

For further information, telephone Cynthia or Jean on Freephone 0800 980 2799