NA College

NA College NA College is a specialist levy-approved apprenticeship, educational and work-based programme provid

Our mission is to create modern, interactive learning that is accessible to everyone. Collaborating with leading advanced manufacturing and engineering employers, our facilities utilise the latest industry technology to apply knowledge within work environments and prepare learners entirely for the workplace of tomorrow.

We are very happy to host the Gambling Harm Prevention Workshop presented by Rachael Beadling from NECA (North East Coun...
21/05/2024

We are very happy to host the Gambling Harm Prevention Workshop presented by Rachael Beadling from NECA (North East Council on Addictions) working in conjunction with GamCare, here at NA College. The sessions went over very well and encouraged our students to consider the implications of gambling, its wider consequences and risks of addiction.

Many thanks to Rachael, GamCare and NECA. If you have affected by gambling, you can reach out to the following: For 11 to 19 year olds go to GamCare.org.uk or BigDeal.org.uk. In addition, you can also contact [email protected] via email or call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 802 0133.

GamCare NECA

15/05/2024
10/04/2024

David completed our Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Skills Bootcamp with NA College and feels more confident about his future.

"I learned more about some of the topics such as lean kaizen and the different manufacturing techniques. This course has helped expand my knowledge within the manufacturing industry."

Did you know the North East is home to the UK’s largest car manufacturing plant and as has an automotive sector which employs over 24,000 people – with an expected 15,000 new employees needed in the sector in the next 3-5 years.

Our Skills Bootcamp in Electric Vehicle Component Manufacturing with NA College offers the opportunity of a direct route to employment with Nissan's Manufacturing team in Sunderland.

Delivered in modern state of the art training facilities at NA College, this free Skills Bootcamp will provide you with the required knowledge and skills to begin a successful career in manufacturing and a guaranteed interview with this world class motor vehicle manufacturer.

Find out more about this course and build your future at: https://www.southtynesideworks.com/article/22241

*OPEN FOR ENTRIES* The NEAA Annual Awards are back! Make sure your company is a partof the 2024 celebrations on Thursday...
18/01/2024

*OPEN FOR ENTRIES* The NEAA Annual Awards are back! Make sure your company is a part
of the 2024 celebrations on Thursday 28th March at Ramside Hall Hotel in Durham. There are 8
categories supported by some fantastic sponsors, so get your entries in by Friday 9th February
to be in with a chance to win!
• Geoff Ford MBE Apprentice Award, sponsored by Gateshead College
• Graduate Award, sponsored by Marelli
• Innovation Award, sponsored by Newcastle University
• Digital Transformation Award, sponsored by NA College
• Environmental and Sustainability Award, sponsored by Nissan Motor Manufacturing
UK
• Employer of the Year Award, sponsored by Invest South Tyneside
• SME of the Year Award, sponsored by North East Institute of Technology (NEIoT)
• Outstanding Contribution Award, sponsored by Sunderland City Council
https://northeastautomotivealliance.com/events/neaa-annual-awards-2024/
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At a time when recruitment and retention is challenging, what better way to boost
employee morale and add credibility to your company, than entering the NEAA Annual
Awards, which publicly recognise and reward companies and individuals for their
achievements. Find out more at: https://northeastautomotivealliance.com/events/neaaannual-awards-2024/
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Make sure your company is part of the 2024. The application process is neither
time-consuming nor costly, yet it helps document annual business activity and reaffirms
success. Download the application forms and find out more at:
https://northeastautomotivealliance.com/events/neaa-annual-awards-2024/
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Why should your business enter the 2024? Here's why...
• Boost employee morale and motivation by recognising the hard work and
achievements of your employees
North East Automotive Alliance Washington Business Centre, 2 Turbine Way, Sunderland, SR5 3NZ.
www.northeastautomotivealliance.com | [email protected]
• Create a positive internal message, bring teams together and make employees feel
proud to be a part of the achievements
• Free publicity and increased brand awareness
• Raise your company profile amongst school leavers, establish links with local schools
and help raise aspirations of careers in STEM
• The opportunity to benchmark your business against others in the sector
• Added credibility through third party endorsement
• Stand out from the crowd and attract new talent to your business
https://northeastautomotivealliance.com/events/neaa-annual-awards-2024/

Merry Christmas and a Happy new year to everyone at  NA College
15/12/2023

Merry Christmas and a Happy new year to everyone at NA College

Our Business Admin. learners finished off their Fundraising project with a successful cake sale and a gruelling round tr...
15/12/2023

Our Business Admin. learners finished off their Fundraising project with a successful cake sale and a gruelling round trip sponsored walk to Penshaw Monument.

An amazing total of £800 was raised for our local Foodbanks.

Well Done to all learners involved in this project.

Here at NA Collegee the festive celebrations are in full swing.  Our Level 3 Business Administration students are showin...
08/12/2023

Here at NA Collegee the festive celebrations are in full swing. Our Level 3 Business Administration students are showing their festive spirit by creating and raffling hampers. This is the first part of their fundraising campaign in support of County Durham and Sunderland Foodbank Network. I am sure we can all agree that this is a very worthy cause, helping the most vulnerable members of our local community. A big well done to all students involved with the project.

The annual Christmas Dinner and Jumper day, here and NA College
08/12/2023

The annual Christmas Dinner and Jumper day, here and NA College

Tonight’s the night for the final of the National Apprenticeship Awards and we wish Aaron Robert Barrie Jones every succ...
29/11/2023

Tonight’s the night for the final of the National Apprenticeship Awards and we wish Aaron Robert Barrie Jones every success in his category of ‘The Amazon Intermediate Apprentice of the Year Award (Level 2).

Aaron is a Special Skills Apprentice in Trim and Chassis 2 Final Line at Nissan Sunderland Plant and NA College are pleased to be part of his career journey.

Good luck Aaron, we can’t wait to hear the results.




26/11/2023

Congratulations to Nissan Motor Corporation for such a great achievement! Three new all electric models for Nissan Sunderland, an investment of up to £3bn and a third gigafactory factory close to their plant confirm Nissan leadership to drive the electric revolution in the automotive sector. So delighted to be the partner providing the skills required to support the EV36Zero strategy and support current and future business success.

NA College was delighted to be invited to deliver a pre-apprenticeship programme for  for their ‘soon to be Business Adm...
24/11/2023

NA College was delighted to be invited to deliver a pre-apprenticeship programme for for their ‘soon to be Business Administration apprentices’. This was a great opportunity to provide all the students with the ‘tools to do the job’ including communication skills, problem solving skills and the importance of positive attitudes and behaviours at work.
Results were fantastic – 100% achievement, 100% progression 100% satisfaction from both students and employer – couldn’t ask for more 😊
A big thank you goes to our tutor and assessor and for receiving such excellent feedback.

“Just wanted to say a huge thank you again for all of your hard work over the last three weeks. You are both fantastic at what you do, and the apprentices have learnt so much from you both. “
“Ellie Toal
People Engagement and Culture Coordinator People Services”

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Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
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This is Reality Education.

Reality Education is our initiative to empower all of our learners and apprentices to achieve more through innovative simulated working environments in collaboration with leading advanced manufacturing and engineering employers. This ensures disadvantage is not a barrier to a prosperous career and students are prepared for tomorrow. Our courses range from school enrichment activities aimed at those aged 11 to 16, to our highly respected apprenticeships and our vocational skills programmes targeted to those aged 19 and above. We aim to ensure that productivity and efficiency skills are embedded in everything that we do. Our mission is to be a leading independent training provider at the heart of the UK skills agenda, providing solutions to emerging challenges and opportunities by promoting an innovative and creative curriculum. NA College’s state of the art Spire Campus is the hub for our teaching and collaboration spaces. It includes facilities for teaching, learning and engagement with our learners and apprentices benefiting from facilities such as our IT and CAD suites, ample car parking and our spacious cafe.

We aim to be a sustainable campus, promoting initiatives to encourage our students and staff to adopt a sustainable lifestyle.

Through our tailored and highly respected courses, we nurture talent and inspire learners and apprentice to reach their potential, so they are well-placed in life. Our industry-trained teachers and instructors develop employment-ready candidates for some of the UK’s largest employers.