Start your career with an Apprenticeship

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

Higher Education students celebrate achievements

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

Engineering apprentice Josh is an industry rising star

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

Get into an apprenticeship

Northumberland College is offering exciting apprenticeships with employers across a range of industries from agriculture to business and engineering to education.  Apprenticeships are a great way for people of all ages to earn while they learn, either entering a new industry or upskilling in their chosen area to progress. They offer the chance to learn … Continued

Apprentice Lucy reaches Young Horticulturist of the Year Grand Final

Northumberland College student Lucy Whitehead has reached the Grand Final of the Young Horticulturist of the Year competition.  Lucy, who is working as a Horticulture and Landscape Apprentice with England Heritage while studying at the college’s Kirkley Hall Campus, won the Northern Regionals at RHS Harlow Carr earlier this year where she scored the highest … Continued

College chair welcomes ‘transformational’ new campus

One of Northumberland’s most prominent businessmen has welcomed the news that Northumberland College is relocating its award-winning provision into the heart of Ashington. Jeff Hope heads up the £100m AkzoNobel paint plant in the town – the world’s most advanced and sustainable paint manufacturing plant  of its kind– and for the last two years has … Continued

Regional Welding and Fabrication Training Centre announced

An innovative partnership between Northumberland County Council, Northumberland College and Port of Blyth is to establish a welding and fabrication training facility in Blyth. Investment of £1.08m will deliver a technical vocational training centre at the Port’s South Harbour terminal which will focus on training school leavers, adults and sector employees in welding and fabrication … Continued

Engineering apprentice Hamish wins national award

A Northumberland College engineering apprentice’s hard work and dedication has been recognised by a leading manufacturing organisation. Hamish Carroll, representing Tharsus Ltd., won the Apprentice Endeavour prize at the prestigious Make UK 2020 Awards which celebrate brilliance of UK engineering and manufacturing. The award, which received 200 nominations, is given to the apprentice who has … Continued

Final assessment success for Equine apprentices

Northumberland College apprentices are celebrating passing their Equine qualifications after turning to technology to complete their end-point assessments (EPA). Each of the cohort – who are working at equestrian centres across the region – passed the Level 2 Equine Groom Standard despite moving to online learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Unable to carry out … Continued