A leading house builder has strengthened its relationship with Northumberland College through a donation of 10,000 bricks to support the training and assessment of the next generation of construction professionals. The special delivery was welcomed last week by college Principal Gary Potts in the company of Northumberland County Councillor Wojciech Ploszaj, Portfolio Holder for Business, … Continued
Northumberland College Higher Education students joined their fellow graduates from the University of Cumbria for a celebration of their academic achievements. Hundreds of graduands from a wide range of subjects including 20 students from BA (Hons) Working with Children and Families, FdA Working with Children and Families and FdA Counselling taught at the college’s Ashington … 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
Northumberland College has confirmed its new Ashington Campus will be a ground-breaking ‘Gen Zero’ development – designed to be as close as possible to carbon neutral in both construction and operation. Earlier this year Education Partnership North East (EPNE) revealed it was purchasing a tract of land for Northumberland College on the Wansbeck Business Park … Continued
A Northumberland College engineering apprentice’s passion for work and skills development has been recognised by Britain’s leading manufacturing organisation. Josh Harrison, who is studying an Engineering Technician apprenticeship at Ashington Campus while working at Blyth-based Universal Wolf, was named runner-up in the ‘Rising Star’ category of the North East, Yorkshire and Humberside Make UK Manufacturing … Continued
A wallaby that caught the nation’s attention after being spotted hopping around a Gateshead village has been given a ‘forever home’ at Northumberland College Zoo. The marsupial, which appeared on national television, had been sighted numerous times on the streets of Chopwell over the past few weeks, surprising residents. Concerned about its welfare, the local … Continued
The last three years have seen Northumberland College go from strength to strength and the college’s leadership team is looking towards an ambitious and bright future. The college’s Chief Executive Ellen Thinnesen explained how important it is that Northumberland College contributes to place shaping. She said: “There are many exciting and positive economic developments across … Continued
Department for Education (DfE) capital investment in Northumberland College will take its provision of technical qualifications to a new level with expansion of T Level subjects in areas critical to the demand for skills and the rural economy. Northumberland College, part of the Education Partnership North East (EPNE) a group of vibrant colleges, confirmed … Continued
The new Principal at Northumberland College will be leading an ambitious new era – with the help of key stakeholders from across the county. Gary Potts took over his role at the beginning of this month and one of his first priorities is to meet local school leaders, business bosses and community leaders in order … Continued
