Archive for the ‘New Opportunities’ Category

NNC Investing in Engineering

North Nottinghamshire College’s Engineering department are now the proud owners of two of the latest CNC (computer numerical control) machines – bringing the College in line with the requirements of modern industry.
These advanced manufacturing machines match the technology available at local universities, and will enable the College to provide a wider range of courses for [...]

NNC Appoints County’s First College Chaplain

North Nottinghamshire College has become the first in the county to appoint a Chaplain to work with students and staff.
The Reverend Tim Pownall-Jones took up his part time role at the Bassetlaw College in April, and is already providing a listening ear for students and staff to discuss issues affecting their lives.
Revd Pownall-Jones explained: “I [...]

National Bike Week

National Bike Week 2010 takes place between Saturday 19 and Sunday 27 June.
To celebrate National Bike Week North Notts College has arranged a series of fun events /activities for students and staff to get involved with and enjoy. More details will be made available nearer the time

National Fluid Power working in the global market

Every year National Fluid Power Centre (NFPC) Training Engineers, travel thousands of miles delivering bespoke full cost courses and this year is no exception with David O’Loughlin Technical Manager travelling to Japan. The NFPC has a world class team of engineers and is now working continuously in the global market.
The NFPC have recently completed [...]

Royal Marine Commandos Visit NNC

Last week North Notts College Public Services students welcomed, for the first time, representatives from the Royal Marine Commandos.
Corporal Joe, Marine Ant and Marine Ben have been assigned to work in careers liaison as part of their duties and every 12 weeks they will be in the East Midlands area, a change from their normal [...]

The 10 Peaks College Challenge

Anyone interested in taking part in this year’s `10 Peaks College Challenge’, both staff and students please attend one of the following briefings in B227:
Tuesday 23rd February 4.30-5.15
Thursday 25th February 12.00-12.45
The 10 Peaks College Challenge has been co-ordinated by the College’s Sports Department, who have organised different challenges as an annual event for the past [...]

Apprenticeships in NNC workplace

North Notts College are more aware than most of the advantages of employing apprentices, currently they represents 2.5% of its workforce and these work in a variety of areas across College.
They include Jo and Kelly who work in Registry, Andrew who works in Student Services, Ellie who works in Work Based Learning, Naomi who works [...]

‘Stomp’ Comes to Worksop

A member of the band ‘Stomp’ is coming to North Notts College on the 10th February. ‘Stomp’ are a group of artists who use bins, pots and pans etc to make music, they have toured all over the world and will be in Sheffield this week.
Billy Hickling (band member) will be coming to Worksop to do [...]

Young Enterprise in Action

Students in Business and Information Technology Department are running a Young Enterprise scheme this year. The idea of the group is to give students a chance to develop their business skills, work in a simulated business environment and try to make a profit on their initial investment. The group this year are called Elite Events [...]

National Apprenticeship Week

The College, as part of their National Apprenticeship Week celebrations (1st – 5th Feb) will be holding an Open day on Wednesday 3rd February showcasing apprenticeships in a range of trades. If you are interested in becoming an apprentice, or would like to come along and find out more about the College, look on our [...]