Following on from huge success at the recent NECTA (North East Culinary and Trade Association) North East Chef of the Year event, a specially-designed, industry-driven initiative to help Northumberland College’s catering students obtain first-hand experience of the food chain, has been delivered. With the help of Six restaurant’s top professional chef, Steve Burkitt, level 2 … Continued
Northumberland College Plumbing Apprentice, Ben Fairbairn made it to the final round of HIP UK Heating Apprentice of the Year competition held in Gloucester. The competition which has been running for 11 years, saw 7 regional heats across the country. Winners from each heat along with the highest national runner up went on to the … Continued
Northumberland College’s Hospitality and Catering students are celebrating after scooping various wins and overall college winner at the recent NECTA Northern Chef of the Year competition. Organised by the North East Culinary and Trade Association, the competition hopes to raise the profile and quality of the catering and hospitality trade in the North of England. … Continued
Students at Northumberland College are busy preparing for the annual Rural Awards ceremony, which will take place at the College’s Kirkley Hall campus in July. The college is hosting the North East Rural Awards for the second year in a row, in conjunction with Reach PLC, to celebrate the region’s best rural businesses and entrepreneurs. … Continued
A group students studying Animal Management at Northumberland College’s Kirkley Hall Campus have just returned from Italy where they have been learning about the marine environment and why it is important to protect it for a sustainable future. On the trip the students took part in a variety of activities including surveying dolphins, turtle rescues … Continued
A former journalist has taken a leap of faith into her dream career with the help of Northumberland College and Natural England. Ceris Aston had spent years chasing stories and hitting deadlines, all the while dreaming of a more freeing career which would enable her to spend more time in the great outdoors. When an … Continued
A group of level 3 agriculture students from Northumberland College witnessed an animal autopsy to learn essential livestock techniques to help their studies and future farming careers. The twelve students, aged between 17 and 20-years old, attended the workshop located at the Warrens Group fallen stock collection centre in County Durham. The autopsy event was … Continued
A course aimed at developing the region’s next generation of barbers and successful barber shop entrepreneurs is now being rolled out to younger students due to significant demand from both learners and the industry. As the resurgence of the barber and male grooming culture continues with more independent shops being opened and new jobs created, … Continued
Arran Tuck, a former Level 2 Military student, is now a member of the British Army and has helped inspire other Army hopefuls at Northumberland College. Prior to completing his Level 2 Military Academy diploma at the college, Arran attended ENGAGE in Blyth. At ENGAGE, Arran was able to focus on learning practical skills like … Continued
