šŸ„ˆNNBNā€™S START UP BUSINESS OF THE YEAR: RUNNER UP šŸ„ˆ

What a night! Full of great entertainment, amazing food, and surrounded by inspiring businesses. Iā€™m still buzzing from it all!For those who donā€™t know, Northants Fashion & Textiles School was announced as Runner Up in this yearā€™s @nnbnawards Start Up Business of the Year category ā€“ and Iā€™m still in shock!To be honest, I went into the evening just hoping for a fun ā€œdate nightā€ with my husband and couldnā€™t believe it when we were called as runners up. Such an unexpected and incredible moment!A huge thank you to @nnbnltd for hosting this amazing celebration of local businesses and to our category sponsor @business_doctors_northampton for their support.
A special shout-out to the team at @yokehillwellbeing for cheering us on like we were a massive brand ā€“ you made the night so much more fun!
But, most importantly, THANK YOU to every child, parent, and carer who has supported Northants Fashion & Textiles School on this journey so far. This recognition is all because of YOU. šŸ’œ

Build a Sustainable School for the future (Hybrid Work Experience)

This is a hybrid work experience opportunity – 2 days face to face and 2 day virtual and will be delivered to students who are located in Northampton.

Amey are a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations and decarbonisation solutions, for transport infrastructure and complex facilities.

Our purpose is to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future.

We deliver bespoke asset and facilities management services designed specifically for our clients who operate in complex environments ā€“ including defence, justice, education, and health. We deliver essential services across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland – looking after 141 schools and colleges, 18,000 military homes and 60 prisons. We support the UK justice sector by providing secure Facility Management within prisons, court and transport services, and prisoner escorting. We are one the UKā€™s core defence contractors and ensure our UK Armed Forces have suitable workplaces, vehicles, equipment, and housing.

This opportunity will:

Provide an insight into a leading Infrastructure and Engineering company

Explore the work of operations on one of our contracts within our Complex Facilities business (including an on site visit)

Discuss the opportunities available through our various early careersā€™ pathways

Hints & tips for useful transferable skills and interview skills

Group project work based on ‘How to build a sustainable school for the future’

Date: 17/02/2025 – 20/02/2025, 10am – 2pm

Booking Link

Free virtual work experience events with National Highways this November

Digdata is thrilled to announce free virtual work experience events with National Highways this November and December. These career challenges are designed to develop key employability skills such as problem solving, data literacy, storytelling, and presentation. Hosted on Microsoft Teams, these sessions take place outside of school hours, making them easily accessible.

Students will enjoy: ā€¢ A 45-minute briefing with the National Highways team ā€¢ The opportunity to complete a career challenge at their own pace ā€¢ Certification upon completion

These events provide valuable insights into emerging careers and help students build skills that will enhance their future education and employment choices.

Please can you share the below with your students ā€“ registrations are now open!

First Step – for students in the following year groups

England and Wales ā€“ years 7,8,9

Northern Ireland ā€“ years 8NI, 9NI, 10NI

Scotland ā€“ years S1, S2, S3

Wednesday 27th November at 4.30pm (45-minute briefing session on MS Teams)

Gain virtual work experience with National Highways!

How did the hedgehog cross the road?

Register Now!

Next Step – for students in the following year groups

England and Wales ā€“ years 10,11,12,13

Northern Ireland – years 11NI, 12NI, 13NI, 14NI

Scotland ā€“ years S4, S5, S6

Wednesday 11th December at 5pm (45-minute briefing session on MS Teams)

Gain virtual work experience with National Highways

Where there is Wi-Fi thereā€™s a way!

Register Now!

 We invite you and parents to attend either or both events! Register Now!

Students –Ā How To Find a Great Work Experience Placement!

60 minutes of really practical advice to help young people connect with employers and find a GREAT work experience opportunities.


TUESDAY 12TH NOVEMBER – 6.30PM

We will be covering:

šŸ’„ How to use social media to find work experience

šŸ’„ What your parents / relatives can do to help you

šŸ’„ Why your ‘adult network’ is key…and who is in it?

šŸ’„ How to demonstrate to an employer that you’re serious about their work

šŸ’„ An email template you can use to contact employers

šŸ’„ Why developing ‘relationships’ is your key to getting people to help you

šŸ’„ How to prepare to get the most from your work experience

šŸ’„ What you need to do after your work experience

At the end of the session, you’ll have a list of things that you can do that will really help you find a great placement……and you’ll be able to get straight to work! Click the link below to book your FREE ticket:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-to-find-a-great-work-experience-placement-tickets-1059512503419

We’re hugely grateful to East Sussex Careers Hub for supporting this webinar, which is also open to young people and parents from all locations.

Complete Careers free online upcoming Conferences

Complete Careers  primary careers conference ā€˜Everywhere is a workplaceā€™

13th November see here for more information: https://complete-careers.com/complete-careers-primary-conference-2024/

Complete Careers Conference – ā€˜education is careers educationā€™

 20th November.  See here for more information and for booking:  https://complete-careers.com/complete-careers-free-conference/

Christmas Wreath Making Workshop

Join us at Wellingborough Library for a Christmas Wreath Making Workshop on Friday, 29th November at 6:30pm or Saturday, 30th November at 10am. Get creative and craft your very own unique wreath to add a personal touch to your festive decorations! All materials are supplied, but feel free to bring along your own decorative items, or you can purchase extras starting from just 10p. Spaces are limited, so be sure to book early. Refreshments are included, making it a perfect opportunity to relax, socialise, and embrace the Christmas spirit!