Northumberland College-led project will transform local skills

A Northumberland College-led initiative which will transform skills training in the North East and help hundreds local people into jobs has received significant government funding. The college, part of Education Partnership North East (EPNE), is using its expertise to lead a strategic project in partnership with key delivery partners including further education colleges, councils, training … Continued

North East contractors appointed for technical skills redevelopment

Education Partnership North East (EPNE) has confirmed the local contractors who will deliver the next phase of a multi-million-pound investment plan across its college campuses. In autumn 2022, the college group announced substantial funding from the Department for Education’s (DfE) T Level Capital Fund (TLCF) would see state-of-the-art facilities established at Sunderland College, Northumberland College … Continued

EPNE colleges among the country’s best for achievement rates

Education Partnership North East’s (EPNE) colleges have been ranked among the country’s best for its further education achievement rates. The regional group, which includes Sunderland College, Hartlepool Sixth Form College and Northumberland College, has been ranked second in the country – and top performing General Further Education (GFE) in the North East – in the … Continued

DfE investment will expand college’s technical curriculum

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

College launches T Levels in Health and Education

Northumberland College is gearing up to deliver new technical qualifications for school leavers looking to pursue a career in health or early years education.  From September 2022, the college will be offering T Levels to help students gain the knowledge and skills they need to thrive in their chosen industry.  The two-year courses – which … Continued

Northumberland College to support growth in the digital sector with new investments

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