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Full-time study programmes for 16-18 year olds

Discover full-time study programmes and apprenticeship training for school leavers finishing their GCSEs

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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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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Renewable Engineering & Advanced Manufacturing

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Special Educational Needs (SEND) pathways

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Engineering: Welding and Fabrication

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Employment programmes

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English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) 

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

  • Girls in Engineering - FREE Workshop
    Girls in Engineering - FREE Workshop
    Thu 12 Jun
    Energy Central Learning Hub
    12 Jun 2025, 16:00 – 19:00
    Energy Central Learning Hub, Quay Road, Blyth NE24 3PB
    Join us for the FREE Girls in Engineering workshop, where we celebrate and empower girls interested in the world of engineering after their GCSEs - book your space now for Thursday 12th June, 4-7pm at Energy Central Learning Hub.
  • FREE Construction Taster
    FREE Construction Taster
    Sat 14 Jun
    Northumberland Skills Construction
    14 Jun 2025, 10:00 – 13:00
    Northumberland Skills Construction, Pitt Lane, Front Street, Seghill, Cramlington NE23 7EB, UK
    FREE construction taster session for young people (aged 15 years+) and parents/carers at our construction campus in Seghill on Sat 14th June. This is your chance to try out plastering, dry lining, interior systems, electrical installations, and find out more about other construction trades.
  • Free Renewable Engineering Taster
    Free Renewable Engineering Taster
    Wed 18 Jun
    Energy Central Learning Hub
    18 Jun 2025, 16:00 – 19:00
    Energy Central Learning Hub, Quay Road, Blyth NE24 3PB
    FREE renewable engineering taster session at Port of Blyth on Wednesday 18th June for young people who are completing their GCSEs this school year. Find out more about our full-time advanced manufacturing engineering course at the new Energy Central Learning Hub at Port of Blyth.
  • Free Welding Taster
    Free Welding Taster
    Wed 18 Jun
    Northumberland Skills Welding Centre
    18 Jun 2025, 16:00 – 19:00
    Northumberland Skills Welding Centre, Quay Road, Blyth NE24 3PB, UK
    FREE welding taster session for young people (aged 15 years+) and parents/carers at our welding & fabrication centre at Port of Blyth on Wednesday 18th June. Try out welding, see our state-of-the-art facilities and find out more about full-time courses for school leavers starting in September.
  • Free Renewable Engineering Taster
    Free Renewable Engineering Taster
    Sat 05 Jul
    Energy Central Learning Hub
    05 Jul 2025, 09:00 – 12:00
    Energy Central Learning Hub, Quay Road, Blyth NE24 3PB
    FREE renewable engineering taster session at Port of Blyth on Sat 5th July for young people who are completing their GCSEs this school year. Find out more about our full-time advanced manufacturing engineering course at the new Energy Central Learning Hub at Port of Blyth.
  • Free Welding Taster
    Free Welding Taster
    Sat 05 Jul
    Northumberland Skills Welding Centre
    05 Jul 2025, 10:00 – 13:00
    Northumberland Skills Welding Centre, Quay Road, Blyth NE24 3PB, UK
    FREE welding taster session for young people (aged 15 years+) and parents/carers at our welding & fabrication centre at Port of Blyth on Saturday 5th July. Try out welding, see our state-of-the-art facilities and find out more about full-time courses for school leavers starting in September.

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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