Here you will find information about the Northumberland careers guidance team.
We are a team of fully qualified and experienced careers advisers who are here to support young people. We may contact you from time to time as we have to report monthly to the Government about what all young people aged 16 to 18 are doing.
Apprenticeships: Apprenticeships.gov Learning and Skills Service - Adult Learning Northumberland College Traineeships.gov Further Education: Gateshead College Newcastle College Newton Rigg College Northumberland College Tyne Met College Uniformed Services: Army Royal Air Force Royal Navy Careers: All About Careers Find Your Career National Careers Service Job Search: Indeed NHS North East Jobs Study Programme: Azure Buzz Learning Northumberland Skills Prince's Trust
Please click on the drop-down boxes below to reveal career and employment opporunities for young people in Northumberland.
Website: https://www.blythtallship.co.uk/ Email: clive@blythtallship.co.uk Telephone: 01670 352227 / 07824997370
Courses Traineeships STEM and history school visits
Mission
Blyth Tall Ship is a life changing ‘gangway to the sea’ that brings hope and aspiration to Blyth and the surrounding region, through skills training and individual engagement, supported by a family of volunteers and trusted collaborative partnerships.
We are inspired by Captain William Smith’s discovery of the Antarctic landmass from Blyth in 1819, on the Brig Williams and live this out through:
A 100 year old Tall Ship and other traditional vessels, sailing for short experiences, corporate team building and extended expeditions, enabling people to improve their skills, confidence and resilience.
As a person-centred learning community, we are passionate about engaging with our shared maritime heritage because it improves well-being, resilience and pride in place, to transform our future.
Correct as of December 2020
Website: http://www.buzzlearning.co.uk/ Email: info@buzzlearning.co.uk
Buzz Learning, the small friendly school and college, specialises in preparing children and young people for adult life. Established in 2004, we are firmly rooted in our local community and committed to providing education and further education to equip our learners with the skills, experience and qualifications they need to progress into successful adulthood.
Our Mission “Be All You Can!” underpins all our work and we are fully committed to our vision, which is that we are recognised as
Buzz’s college has been in operation since 2004 and it delivers three programmes to young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). These are:
College learners are aged 16 to 24 and have a range of SEND including autism, mild, moderate and more severe learning difficulties, sensory and physical impairments.
From September 2021 we will have new programmes to offer young people with SEND
A note to parents and guardians
Whichever programme your son or daughter joins at Buzz Learning we encourage you to be involved in their education with us, as we believe working together is key to your child’s success. We will ask you how much information you want from us, how frequently you want it, and how you prefer to receive it (email, phone call, letter etc). You will also be invited into Buzz Learning to meet with staff at least once each term, to discuss your child’s progress.
Please note, if your child joins our Supported Internship programme, we will encourage them to make an application to Access to Work for support with e.g. travel, a job coach and equipment if appropriate.
*Learners who are, or will be, 19 or over on 31st August in the year they wish to start must have an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and their place in the college must be agreed by their local authority.
Buzz's school operates next door to the college and delivers education and training to learners aged from 13 to 16 who have special educational needs and/or disabilities. The school has been in operation since September 2018.
Former Olympic and Commonwealth swimmer from South Shields.
Email: info@chriscookgb.com Website: http://chriscookgb.com/ Secondary school speaker
Assembly – Themed Workshops – Following on from the assembly, Chris will deliver interactive workshops designed around the themes students will find interesting and relevant to their everyday challenges.
Workshop themes. Chris offers workshops ideal for students to wanting to prepare for exams and course work:
For students and parents/carers
Website: www.futureme.ac.uk Click here to view the Future Me YouTube channel - for further videos and podcasts from the team, especially for students and their families. Email: info@futureme.ac.uk
For teachers and advisers
Website: www.outreachnortheast.ac.uk www.outreachnortheast.ac.uk/activity - Information about all higher education outreach opportunities from all HE providers
Email: info@outreachnortheast.ac.uk
The North East Uni Connect programme is a partnership of all of the universities and colleges in the north east region. We are working together to support young people in the north east to think about their futures and how higher education can help them reach their goals.
We aim to increase awareness of higher education opportunities and progression pathways for young people and help both them and their key influencers understand what the higher education opportunities are available in the north east.
FutureMe
FutureMe is the programme of activity offered to students in targeted areas and schools. Students taking part in FutureMe will have access to a range of activities and events to support them in considering their future options and learning about educational pathways available to them. By taking part in FutureMe activities we want young people to:
Website: https://www.gateshead.ac.uk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gatesheadcollege Email: start@gateshead.ac.uk
Telephone: 0191 490 0300
Click here for a Gateshead campus tour
Please note, is this the closest college regarding transport from Northumberland County Council.
Website: Learning & Skills/full-time courses for school leavers Email: learn@northumberland.gov.uk
Kick-start your future career with a full-time course from Northumberland Learning & Skills. Find a full-time course and get the qualification you need to stand out when looking for a job or progressing to further and higher study with us or at university.
Studying with us means you’ll gain more than just a qualification, you’ll adopt skills for life and work as well as the confidence to succeed. We offer eight vocational study programmes which have a mix of online study, classroom based learning and work placement or experiences:
Website: https://www.ncl-coll.ac.uk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewcastleCollege Telephone: 0191 200 4000
Click here to view Newcastle College YouTube channel, where you can watch a virtual tour of the campus.
Newcastle college energy academy
Website: https://nufoundation.org.uk/
Newcastle United Foundation is proud to support the local community using the power of football. We use the local passion for football to encourage learning, support employability and promote healthy lifestyles that will make a real difference to the lives of disadvantaged children, young people and families in our region.
Get Started with the Prince’s Trust
At Newcastle United Foundation, we’re committed to helping you develop your skills, get new qualifications and find your dream job, training course or volunteer opportunity. Talent MatchPremier League Works and Prince’s Trust Get Started in Football are specifically designed to help unemployed young people develop their confidence and put them in contact with potential employers. Coach the Coach with Newcastle college can help you kick start a career in football coaching if you are 16 to 19.
Website: https://www.northumberland.ac.uk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northumberlandcollege/ Email: info@northumberland.ac.uk
Telephone: 0300 770 6000
Courses Motor Vehicle https://www.facebook.com/northumberlandcollege/videos/925518264630163/?vh=e&d=n Land based Studies https://www.facebook.com/northumberlandcollege/videos/285765456120575/?vh=e&d=n Joinery https://www.facebook.com/northumberlandcollege/videos/671354373445738/?vh=e&d=n Beauty Therapy https://www.facebook.com/northumberlandcollege/videos/1168847586815042/?vh=e&d=n IT and Computing https://www.facebook.com/northumberlandcollege/videos/577903229451316/?vh=e&d=n
Website: http://offthegrid-adventures.co.uk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/B-Active-Northumberland-523437604705475/ Email: info@off-the-grid-cic.uk
Telephone: 07867 795586
Off The Grid Adventures is an outdoor based community interest company with a focus on improving wellbeing and social integration through alternative activity delivery. The company has grown significantly over the last 3 years in partnership with the young people, parents and professional’s we work with. Client feedback has been key to the ongoing development of our work and requests for support continue to help us shape our activity programmes.
Our Values
Bring people together, through adventure and learning to improve wellbeing and social integration.
We are specialist activity providers for children, young people, cooperate sectors. Activities can be booked to take place in local parks, beaches, woodlands and school sites or at our Canberra Farm base in South Yorkshire
Volunteering and training opportunities is an area we excel in and offer a range of bespoke training for activity leaders and mentors.
Website: www.northumberlandfireandrescue.gov.uk/princes-trust Email: nfrspt@northumberland.gov.uk
Telephone: 07825 365684
The Prince’s Trust Team programme is a 12-week course for 16-25 year olds. This programme allows you to take part in community projects, gain work experience with a residential week, gain practical skills, and nationally recognised qualifications to help with your future career.
Over your 12 weeks with us you can:
Correct as of August 2022
Please click on the drop-down boxes below to reveal various education opporunities available to young people in Northumberland.
Careers Office - HMS Calliope, South Shore Road, Gateshead, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE87 2BE
Army - https://apply.army.mod.uk/what-we-offer RAF - https://www.raf.mod.uk/ Royal Navy - https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/ Correct as of December 2020
Website: About ASK - Amazing Apprenticeships ASK Offer Brochure - Amazing Apprenticeships https://www.bl-training.org.uk/ask-programme/
Helen Inness ASK Apprenticeship Advisor and Deliverer for Northumberland Working on behalf of the National Apprenticeship Service, a part of the DfE
Working Hours 9am - 5pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.
Mob: 07507727242 Email: helen.inness@bl-training.co.uk
The Apprenticeship Support and Knowledge for Schools (ASK) programme has been commissioned by the National Apprenticeship Service, part of the Education Skills Funding Agency and Department for Education. We would like to take this opportunity to ensure you are fully aware of this programme and the free services on offer to your establishment.
Our advisors are here to help with apprenticeship focused activities including a planning meeting (telephone or face to face) to help identify what support your school/college may need.
We encourage four activities throughout the year;
You will also receive access to a wealth of fantastic resources and guides which are beneficial for careers leaders, parents, students, teachers signposting all information about Apprenticeships.
Website: https://www.northumberlandcommunitybank.co.uk/
Contact details: Email: enquiries@ncbank.co.uk https://www.northumberlandcommunitybank.co.uk/contact-us/
We are a financial co-operative, for people, not profit. Our aim is to help customers borrow fairly so local people don’t have to resort to payday lenders and loan sharks.
Read about Cameron’s apprenticeship at the Northumberland Community Bank https://www.northumberlandcommunitybank.co.uk/ncb-propels-apprentice-into-financial-technology-role/ Correct as of December 2020.
Apprenticeships with Northumberland County Council
You can attend our online events, ask questions, and apply for a whole host of new apprenticeships in a variety of departments and at different levels.
Website: Click here to learn more about our apprenticeships.
What is a Northumberland County Council Apprenticeship? The Northumberland County Council apprenticeship programme allows people aged 16 and older to work for the council to develop their skills and knowledge whilst working towards gaining qualifications. All of the apprentices will:
You will have the support of a Northumberland County Council apprenticeship mentor who will help you to progress in your chosen trade or career. They will provide you with all of the information, advice and guidance you need to understand both the learning and training aspects of your apprenticeship. The apprenticeships programme can be demanding, however it is extremely rewarding and enables you to progress your career in the future.
Please click on the drop-down boxes below to reveal various organisations who can support with independence.
Website: https://www.awesometistic.co.uk Email: info@mysite.com / richard@awesometistic.co.uk Growing up without a diagnoses of ASD was difficult to say the least, I struggled immensely with everyday life and didn't understand where I fit into the world. I did all these different behaviour’s that at the time I didn't understand why I was doing them but really struggled to stop. As I have felt throughout life I have had to hide away and compress everything deep inside I have learnt a lot about myself and become very self aware which I feel puts me in a very good position to help families, businesses, schools or the general public learn more about ASD and how they can change their environment or their behaviour to help people that have ASD.
Training with a Twist Autism in the real world Unique training provides insight into autism from someone who lives it everyday.
Contact Richie for information on the services Awesometistic can provide.
Website: www.brightsideadultservices.co.uk Email: info@brightsideadultservices.co.uk
Telephone: 01670 857484
About us
We are a provider of specialist services in Northumberland, dedicated to the provision of high quality, innovative and educational day opportunities for 18-35 year olds with additional needs.
Brightside offers bespoke provision for those with a wide range of additional needs, across our unique services. This range of services allows us to differentiate the support and education that is offered, to ensure we cater appropriately for individual needs. The diverse offering is far removed from the traditional day service model and instead adopts many of the strategies utilised within education, with the freedom from the strictures of the curriculum to provide meaningful and useful life skills whilst having fun.
Within our team we have motivated, experienced professionals who share our uncompromising commitment to person centred, quality support for individuals in order to promote a fulfilled and happy life. Achieving the maximum independence for the person while having the most fun possible is our aim. Correct as of December 2020.
Website: https://www.calmertherapy.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/calmertherapypage
Calmer Therapy - Choppington Branch
Telephone: 01670 632879
Calmer Therapy – Berwick Branch
Telephone: 01289 763306
At Calmer Therapy, there truly is something for everyone. Whatever you interests are, we cater to all ages in order to promote an educated, cultured and enriching community. Whether you are looking for activities, sporting activities, family fitness, exclusive sessions, day trips, therapy or want to take part in any of our social events - we provide an array of services that are sure to keep you busy all year long.
Family Sports Activities
Quality time for children and family consists of friendly faces, imaginary places and lots of fun! Your family will love our Family Sports and Fitness activities. Correct as of December 2020.
Website: www.journeyenterprises.co.uk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JourneyNorthEast/ Email: info@journeyenterprises.co.uk
To promote, encourage and support adults with disabilities to lead happy, independent, socially inclusive and healthy lives.
Working from three hubs across the north east of england, Journey uses person centred approaches, involving families and professionals, to design and deliver the right support, enabling people to live the life they choose. Journey creates pathways for all our people, increasing independence wherever possible.
Email: Jonathan Baker info@motionnortheast.co.uk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MotionNorthEast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZce0DS6IbO86CCy_-DJJrA? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/motionnortheast/ Mobile: 07712289225 Ability North Project The Ability North project offers a series of free personal training programmes funded by Sport England, provided to people in the north east with disabilities, mobility issues and mental health issues. Our aim is to provide an opportunity help people improve their health, fitness and wellbeing whilst building confidence to continue to keep active throughout the Covid-19 pandemic and beyond. The project is open to those with a variety of medical conditions and impairments. Each participant will receive 3 weeks' training with one 30 minute session per week. For more information or to apply for a space contact specialist trainer Jonathan Baker of Motion North East. Correct as of December 2020
Website: https://www.facebook.com/SmileThroughSport/ Email: www.smilethroughsport.com
Telephone: 07749114807
SMILE Through Sport was founded by Stephen Miller to create increased awareness, opportunity and ultimately enjoyment in disability sport throughout the north east of england.
The mission of SMILE Through Sport is to “Provide and encourage high quality disability sports opportunities while inspiring individuals to participate, ultimately improving the perception and culture surrounding disability sport”. The organisation is a community interest company existing simply to benefit the community in which it is based through strong social objectives. Our primary objectives are: -
SMILE Together Online Physical Activity Sessions This free online physical activity session is fun, interactive and social. Aimed at the whole family, it is suitable for all ages and for anyone who wants to participate in exercise at home. Each session lasts 45 minutes and features cardio, conditioning and stretching activities, set to a themed story and music. Themes include pirate adventure, jungle journey and animal encounter. It is suitable for beginners of any ability.
When: 2nd and 4th Saturday each month Time: 9.30am - 10.30am To book visit: www.bookwhen.com/smilethroughsport05 For more information contact jenni@smilethroughsport.com / Tel: 07710891741
Website: http://splintergroup.uk/ / www.wafflingon.uk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SplinterGroupNorth/ Helpline: 07775 817544
We are a user led group of young adults (18 years and up) with learning differences, such as autism, aspergers, dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD - but you don’t need a label to join.
Our group gives young people a chance to socialise, explore new and existing talents and further our goals. We like offering peer support to each other, such as with travel, benefits, learning new things, and sharing information about opportunities and services that are available to us. At the moment we are developing the ‘Safe Places’ scheme in Northumberland, so people can feel safer out and about in their communities. We also like to have a say on things that affect us and we have a role on the local Learning Disability Forum. But most importantly we have tons of fun and enjoy trying new things, like trips and residentials.
We take a lead on exploring our interests, whilst being supported by volunteers and co-workers to create a safe and inclusive environment.
Website: https://www.hextol.org.uk/ Email: contact@hextol.org.uk Telephone: 01434 605253
At The Hextol Foundation we believe that work is good and that everyone should feel valued. We provide working opportunities for people who have a learning disability or mental health condition which limits their ability to obtain regular, supported and purposeful work.
The working opportunities we offer are in our suite of not for profit businesses based in Hexham and Newcastle.
We also provide
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