Jed Hallet-Miller, a Level 2 Standard Horticulture apprentice, will compete at the regional final of the Chartered Institute of Horticulture’s Young Horticulturist of the Year competition. Achieving the highest score in the local heat at Northumberland College, Jed will put his knowledge to the test again when he travels to Askham Bryan College in March. … Continued
Northumberland College Level 4 Engineering apprentice, Hamish Carroll, has been named national runner up at the Make UK Manufacturing Awards. Hamish, representing manufacturing firm Tharsus, was recognised as one of the manufacturing industry’s rising stars at a glittering ceremony held in Canary Wharf, London. This award has been developed to reward business or commercial apprentices … Continued
McKenna Wade, a Level 3 Diploma in Sport student, recently won the European World Kickboxing Organisation champion belt at The Homeshow 11. McKenna won her bout via a split decision against Emerline Thomas, a French international fighter. McKenna is hoping to be fighting in a rematch in April 2020. George Bramley, Sports Lecturer at the … Continued
Northumberland College has announced plans to create a dynamic, state-of-the-art digital academy to support future growth in the digital sector and address the regional skills gap. The new digital academy, which will be based at the college’s Ashington campus, is to be developed as part of the college’s multi-million-pound investment programme. It will offer high-quality … Continued
Students recently had the chance to take a look behind the scenes of a BBC television studio. HND Media Makeup students were given the opportunity to explore the studios with some local TV presenters. They got a sense of what life is like behind the camera during a tour of a drama set and then … Continued
Engineering students recently visited pharmaceuticals firm, Arcinova in Alnwick to learn more about the process of engineering and pharmaceutical manufacturing within the North East. The college’s Level 2 General Engineering students experienced first-hand what it’s like to work within a real-world work environment, and spent the morning being shown the ropes by the companies Head … Continued
Northumberland Lecturer, John Guy forms one half of the popular duo that presents the BBC Radio Newcastle gardening show, Garden Mania. Garden Mania is a weekly garden phone in radio show hosted by John and Marian Foster and invites budding gardeners to put their questions to the horticultural experts. Students from Northumberland College are often … Continued
Level 3 Sport students recently took part in an induction event at St. James’ Park, led by Commonwealth Games Gold medal-winning gymnast, Craig Heap. The theory-based day was designed to give young people an understanding of what makes a good volunteer, leader or coach for the volunteering placements they will do with the scheme. Organised … Continued
Agriculture apprentices recently attended a farmer workshop entitled ‘Weaning the Suckled Beef Calf’ delivered by Black Sheep Farm Health at North Bellshill Farm. The afternoon covered theory and practical aspects of ensuring this high-risk period goes smoothly and the day provided Stockperson Apprentices (Level 2 Agriculture) with in-depth knowledge to protect and meet the needs … Continued
