Sector Based Work Academy secures jobs for unemployed

Free Courses For Jobs (19+)

Looking to advance in your career or explore a brand-new industry? The government’s Free Courses for Jobs programme is your chance to gain valuable skills and take the next step towards a brighter future - all at no cost to you! What’s in it for you?...

Sector Based Work Academy once again secures jobs for unemployed

New scheme secures jobs for graduates

Putting skills into focus – Northampton College works with businesses to meet their needs

Remote working during the coronavirus outbreak: Week 13 blog

one, while for others the burden is financial rather than emotional. The pandemic has not just cost lives, it has also cost jobs, and will continue to do so for months to come. In a recession, young people and disadvantaged adults are less likely to...

Building new opportunities in the construction engineering industry

course, the High Speed 2 rail link that will eventually connect the UK on an east-west axis. Growth in infrastructure means jobs, and jobs require skills. At Northampton College, we have launched a new range of study programmes that will put our...

Careers

areas to link learning to careers and provide opportunities for employer engagement. The Futures team provide a virtual jobs board for students on the Futures SharePoint site which can be found via the student intranet. We have excellent links with...

Maths Functional Skills

progress onto your next venture. Functional Skills Maths at Level 1 or level 2 is a very common entry requirement for many jobs. What will I study? Functional Skills Maths at Level 1 or level 2 is a very common entry requirement for many jobs. You will...

Work Experience

Work Experience is key to bridging the gap between education and the world of work. Work experience can open your eyes to jobs you have never thought of. Work experience also helps inform inform career decisions, offer a chance to prove yourself to an...

Level 2 Engineering - Machining

You?ll learn about different types of metals and materials, how they behave, and which ones are best for different jobs. This course is all about building practical skills, including: Machining Skills: Learn to operate lathes, milling machines, and...

Ready for Work – The Bigger Picture

phone to my customers? • Are they smart and tidy? • Are they so shy I won’t know they’re there? • Can they manage a range of jobs? • Can I trust them to get on with the jobs I give them? No one does all of these things brilliantly all the time and we’ll...

The robots are coming

10 April 2018 A recent article has suggested that the robot workplace revolution currently underway means that fewer human jobs will be available in Northamptonshire in the future as automation takes hold. This apparent susceptibility to automation is...

All set for a career in travel and tourism

in the local culture and uncover all those restaurants and bars that nobody else knows about. Miles ahead As with all jobs, a willingness to learn is a key factor for your personal and professional development. No matter how much previous experience you...

Level 3 T Level in Education and Childcare

working in childcare or education? Do you want to get a qualification that will help you progress towards further study and jobs in this field? If so, this exciting new technical qualification will give you the foundation you need to set you on the path...

Level 3 T Level in Health (Adult Nursing)

If you are looking to earn a qualification that will help you progress towards higher education and jobs within this field, this exciting technical qualification could be just what you?re looking for. During the first year of the course, you will...

Level 2 Engineering

3 in Engineering. Apprenticeships: Students can work and train at the same time, getting paid while they learn. Engineering Jobs: Some students may find entry-level jobs where they can use their skills right away. Entry Requirements for new students 4...

Northampton College leads calls for Government to boost further education funding

How can you succeed in your work experience placement?

but if you’re not sure what career route you’d like to take, work experience is a fantastic way to discover what kind of jobs are available in an industry that interests you. Monique, studying Business at Northampton College, fulfilled her compulsory...

Level 3 T Level in Health (Paediatric/Childrens Nursing)

to people's lives. If you are looking to earn a qualification that will help you progress towards higher education and jobs within this field, this exciting technical qualification could be just what you?re looking for. During the first year of the...