Northumberland College's award-winning, matrix Standard Careers Guidance service can support you with expert careers and course guidance, UCAS and employment applications, future study options and much more!  

Our team of professionally qualified and experienced Careers Guidance Officers will give you everything you need to help you achieve your goals. 

Access to the service is free and open to all, whether you're thinking of coming to Northumberland College, a current student or one of our alumni.

We can help you with: 

  • Career choices or career change 
  • Professional qualifications and training routes 
  • Gaining qualifications and experience to enhance your employment prospects 
  • Job seeking skills, researching employment vacancies, CV and cover letter writing, and interview techniques  
  • Applications to universities through UCAS, training, and apprenticeships 

To arrange an appointment with a Careers Guidance Officer call 0300 770 8000, speak to your Personal Tutor, speaking to Northumberland College's main reception or email guidance@educationpartnershipne.ac.uk.

Future Ready Hubs - your one-stop-shop towards a successful future

Our Future Ready Hubs offer a comprehensive range of services tailored to students' individual needs, including careers guidance and support with your next steps.

Based in both our Ashington and Kirkley Hall campuses, as well as virtually via the student intranet, our Future Ready Hubs are available to all students.

Students can access a community of support staff, as well as computer access and independent study areas.