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Last few places left on full-time study programes for school leavers starting this September, explore here >

Learn. Discover. Grow.

Kick-start your future career, gain confidence and boost your professional abilities with a full or part-time course, apprenticeship or employability programme from Northumberland Skills. 

Full-time courses for school leavers

Full-time study programmes for school leavers aged 16-18 years

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Earn while you learn with an apprenticeship

Gain the skills you need to progress in your career

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Pathways to employment and skills support

Support to move into work or maintain your employment

Employment support >
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Part-time flexible courses for adults

Boost your confidence and professional abilities

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Employers looking for tailored training

Training solutions to upskill your workforce 

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Which subject would you like to explore today?

Discover a wide range of full and part-time courses, apprenticeship training or employability programmes from Northumberland Skills at campuses across Northumberland. 

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Construction and Building Trades

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English and maths courses

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Dressmaking

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Renewable Engineering & Advanced Manufacturing

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Special Educational Needs (SEND) pathways

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Employment service

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Engineering: Welding and Fabrication

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Spanish

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English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) 

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Drawing & Painting

Endless possibilities ...

From early years to welding, and plastering to renewable engineering - we have lots of flexible full and part-time courses available to help you to progress in life and work.

Upcoming Events

  • SEND Open Day - Alnwick Campus
    SEND Open Day - Alnwick Campus
    Wed 22 Oct
    Northumberland Skills Alnwick Campus
    22 Oct 2025, 16:00 – 18:30
    Northumberland Skills Alnwick Campus, Lindisfarne Centre, Lindisfarne Rd, Alnwick NE66 1AX
    We are delighted to welcome parents and carers to our Alnwick Campus on Wednesday 22nd October from 4pm-6:30pm to find out more about our Special Educational Needs curriculum offer for 16-24 year olds.
  • SEND Open Day - Alnwick Campus
    SEND Open Day - Alnwick Campus
    Sat 01 Nov
    Northumberland Skills Alnwick Campus
    01 Nov 2025, 10:00 – 13:00
    Northumberland Skills Alnwick Campus, Lindisfarne Centre, Lindisfarne Rd, Alnwick NE66 1AX
    We are delighted to welcome parents and carers to our Alnwick Campus on Saturday 1st November from 10am-1pm to find out more about our Special Educational Needs curriculum offer for 16-24 year olds.
  • SEND Open Day - Alnwick Campus
    SEND Open Day - Alnwick Campus
    Sat 06 Dec
    Northumberland Skills Alnwick Campus
    06 Dec 2025, 10:00 – 13:00
    Northumberland Skills Alnwick Campus, Lindisfarne Centre, Lindisfarne Rd, Alnwick NE66 1AX
    We are delighted to welcome parents and carers to our Alnwick Campus on Saturday 6th December from 10am-1pm to find out more about our Special Educational Needs curriculum offer for 16-24 year olds.
  • SEND Open Day - Alnwick Campus
    SEND Open Day - Alnwick Campus
    Wed 21 Jan
    Northumberland Skills Alnwick Campus
    21 Jan 2026, 16:00 – 18:30
    Northumberland Skills Alnwick Campus, Lindisfarne Centre, Lindisfarne Rd, Alnwick NE66 1AX
    We are delighted to welcome parents and carers to our Alnwick Campus on Wednesday 21st January 2026 from 4pm-6:30pm to find out more about our Special Educational Needs curriculum offer for 16-24 year olds.
  • SEND Open Day - Alnwick Campus
    SEND Open Day - Alnwick Campus
    Wed 25 Feb
    Northumberland Skills Alnwick Campus
    25 Feb 2026, 16:00 – 18:30
    Northumberland Skills Alnwick Campus, Lindisfarne Centre, Lindisfarne Rd, Alnwick NE66 1AX
    We are delighted to welcome parents and carers to our Alnwick Campus on Wednesday 25th February 2026 from 4pm-6:30pm to find out more about our Special Educational Needs curriculum offer for 16-24 year olds.

To view all upcoming events, click here or on the button on the right.

Say hello

If you have a question about learning with us, financing your studies or any other query, complete the contact form and a member of our team will be in touch. 

Email: learn@northumberland.gov.uk

Tel: 01670 622 099

Delivering on behalf of Northumberland County Council, County Hall, Morpeth, Northumberland NE61 2AP

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