Following a successful internship at employer partner AkzoNobel, Northumberland College alumni Daniel Young and Cameron Bagley have secured permanent jobs with the global paints and coatings company. The duo gained DMM and MMM respectively in their results this year and joined Ashington-based AkzoNobel over the summer as part of a CREST Award-accredited programme through the … Continued
Northumberland College Engineering apprentice Isaac Bryson received the Highly Commended Accolade in the Occupational Awards (OAL), coming second against hundreds of entrants. The event was the first award ceremony that the OAL has hosted, taking place at York Racecourse in which Isaac and his lecturer attended. Isaac received his award after completing his Level 2 … Continued
Northumberland College recently celebrated the achievements of its Higher Education students at an inspirational graduation ceremony. The graduands were presented with their diplomas from a wide range of courses at the college’s Kirkley Hall Campus, including honours degrees; foundation degrees; higher apprenticeships; higher national diplomas; higher national certificates; and professional qualifications. After introductions from the … Continued
Northumberland College will welcome leading equine experts Cristina Wilkins and Lisa Ashton to its Kirkley Hall Campus in October for a ground-breaking equine welfare workshop. The exclusive event, believed to be a world-first for the industry, will see delegates actively engaged in an interactive, hands-on learning experience on how to apply the Five Domains Model … Continued
Northumberland College has partnered with Merit, the UK’s leading industrialised construction and digital manufacturing specialist, to support the recruitment and training of a new cohort of engineering apprentices. The nine new starters, part of a 21-strong group who have begun their careers at the Cramlington-based firm, will undertake a multi-skilled course receiving training in electrical, … Continued
Northumberland College students are a step closer to reaching their education and career ambitions after receiving their vocational qualification results. Hundreds of the college’s students collected their results this summer with many accepting offers from some of the country’s leading universities, progressing to higher level apprenticeships, or starting a new career. The college achieved an overall … Continued
A Northumberland College-led initiative which will transform skills training in the North East and help hundreds local people into jobs has received significant government funding. The college, part of Education Partnership North East (EPNE), is using its expertise to lead a strategic project in partnership with key delivery partners including further education colleges, councils, training … Continued
Apprenticeships a fantastic way to start a career – they are a great alternative to college, or sixth form and they are highly valued by employers. Perhaps, best of all, with an apprenticeship you earn while you learn as an apprenticeship is a paid job where you also gain a nationally recognised qualification. They are … Continued
The Chief Constable of Northumbria Police was guest of honour at a memorable graduation ceremony as Northumberland College recently celebrated the achievements of its Higher Education students. Winton Keenen QPM gave an inspiring and motivating speech to the 40-plus graduands who were presented with diplomas from a wide range of courses at Kirkley Hall Campus, … Continued
