Your chance to have a go
1st March 2017
PROSPECTIVE students and their parents will be given the chance to have-a-go at Skills Fest 2017 - an open event showcasing the courses on offer at Northampton College. A range of hands-on...
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Apprenticeships are growing in popularity as an increasing number of employers realise the value of taking on a new member of staff in a way that is both cost-effective and beneficial to the growth and development of that individual and of the company as a whole. Business Times’ Focus on Apprenticeship feature looks at the benefits of taking on an apprentice and features those who provide the help and advice to make the process run smoothly.
Women to play a key role in the future
1st March 2017
A NEW report launched in Parliament last month sets out the path to overcoming the sector's looming skills crisis by encouraging more women to start their career in engineering. The Engineering Skills...
Scheme wins major award
1st March 2017
TRESHAM College of Further and Higher Education has won a prestigious award from Weetabix in recognition of the excellent service and performance of their apprenticeship and training service...
Pledge will boost productivity
1st March 2016
THE Government has pledged to create three million new apprenticeships to help young people into jobs and give a boost to UK productivity. Northamptonshire has one of the fastest growing UK...
Plans for new college campus go on show
1st March 2016
NEW images showing the state-of-the-art building at Northampton College's Daventry Campus have gone on display, with prospective students the first in line to see the plans. The latest artists...
It’s virtually the best way to learn
1st March 2016
STUDENTS at Northampton College can learn the art of welding using the very latest in virtual reality technology thanks to a state-of-the-art new simulator. The college, based in Booth Lane,...
Is an apprentice right for my business?
22nd February 2016
When people ask me about recruitment I often advise them to consider employing an apprentice, if the role was suitable of course. Although you might think I’m only saying that because I own part...
Getting onto the career ladder
22nd February 2016
PILZ Automation Technology has recently taken on its first apprentice, welcoming Nicole da Costa, pictured above left with Managing Director Steve Farrow and Marketing Manager Natasha...
A way into their chosen career
19th February 2016
SPECIALISING in the delivery of professional services apprenticeships throughout the UK, 3aaa has recently opened a Northampton office, offering new opportunities to employers within the county. ...
Engaging and inspiring others
19th February 2016
FAST approaching its first anniversary, NEP’s Apprentice Ambassador Programme was launched in 2015 to help both young apprentices and their employers engage the next generation workforce, not only...