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Last month, I was fortunate enough to win an award at the college awards ceremony for achievement within my Apprenticeship. The evening was a true reminder of not only what I have accomplished this year, but what this college, and other further education facilities like it mean to my community, as well as my generation.

After I had completed my GCSEs I had to make a big decision for my future.
Choosing between sixth form and college as well as my future career was the biggest decision I have ever had to make. Consulting with friends and family was beneficial and I decided to study a business course at Northampton College.


With opportunities to explore the world and become an expert in your favourite destination, the tourism industry offers a wealth of career options for anyone with a passion for travel, culture and customer service. So if you’re studying travel and tourism and want to go straight into work after college, Peter Jenkins, owner and managing director of Sun-hat Villas & Resorts, shares his knowledge to help you kick-start your career.

Open the doors to a new future and join us at one of our Northampton College open events – your chance to see first-hand what college life is all about.

Hot on the heels of the disappointment of an abandoned game versus Sunderland, our CPFC 1st years were back in action here at Booth Lane taking on Barnsley in their latest National Youth League encounter.