NE1 CAN is a programme of engagement and events bringing together cross-sector businesses, education and youth providers to deliver real life careers insight whilst raising aspiration and ambition within young people across our region.
NE1 are offering some AMAZING events in the
Spring Term. Take a look and apply:
THURSDAY 19TH JANUARY: Newcastle Building Society
09:30 – 15:00 - 1 Cobalt Park Way
25 Spaces
Suitable for students:
In Year 11+
Considering an apprenticeship
Intrigued by what roles exist within a financial environment
Who would like to progress into employment with Newcastle Building Society
Newcastle Building Society are one of the largest employers operating here in the North East. Join us for a comprehensive day of learning and interaction as they give young people the opportunity to hear about apprenticeship opportunities soon to be advertised and help them to understand how to apply and just what they are looking for.
TUESDAY 31ST JANUARY: Live Theatre
13:00 – 15:00 - 27 – 29 Broad Chare
40 spaces
Suitable for students:
16+
Interested in the arts
Keen to understand how English relates to employability
Looking for direction in a competitive sector
Go behind the career scenes with NE1 CAN at the Live Theatre located on Newcastle’s Quayside. Broaden horizons and minds as we examine just what jobs are available in the theatre and arts including events, production, front of house, scriptwriting and more.
WEDNESDAY 1ST FEBRUARY: Prison Service
09:30 – 11:30 - The Royal Station Hotel
120 Spaces
The Royal Station Hotel
Suitable for students:
16+
With a broad range of career considerations
With an open mind about onward destinations
Who have no experience of the Civil Service
Looking for a career with internal progression
HM Prison Service employ a vast number of people to essentially help prisoners lead law abiding safe lives whilst serving sentences for criminal activity. Whilst our expectations of careers within this sector may be limited to prison officers jangling keys, join some of the team working right here in our region to discover the opportunities available for employment including dog handler and intelligence officer, amongst others
WEDNESDAY 8TH FEBRUARY: NHS, Mental Health Roles
09:30 – 11:30 - City Centre Venue TBC
150 spaces
Suitable for students:
16+
Looking to explore careers within the NHS
Of various levels of academic ability
Who would like a rewarding career making a difference
Our partnership with the NHS continues as we bring students and staff together in a real life environment to gain understanding and hear stories about the day to day life of those working in a highly pressurised mental health environment.
WEDNESDAY 15TH FEBRUARY: O Agency, Graphic Design
9:30 – 11:00 - Old Brewery Court
10 spaces
Suitable for students:
16+
Interested in the creative sector
Keen to get practical experience
Studying graphics
Following on from a brilliant event looking at What Is PR, we are back with award winning agency, O, to unpack a day in the life of their design team – from animation and digital content creation to illustration and graphic design. Participating in a live brief, students will bring their own creative ideas to the table and work alongside designers in the studio to bring their concept to life.
WEDNESDAY 1st MARCH: Go North East, Engineering
13:00 – 15:00 - Dunston Depot Sage
5 spaces
Suitable for students:
In Year 11 and 13
Seeking an engineering apprenticeship
Keen to see inside an engineering workshop
Who would like to speak to people ‘on the job’
Our Go North East events are always popular looking at the varied careers available within transport. This time we will take a small cohort of students along to the engineering workshop where buses are worked on, fixed and tested for MOT’s by the GNE team. This event is for students who wish to progress into engineering employment, potentially via an apprenticeship route.
WEDNESDAY 8TH FEBRUARY: NHS, Social Care Roles
13:30 – 14:30 - Digital Event
Suitable for students:
In all year groups
Keen to explore and gain understanding of careers within the NHS
Who would like to understand what social care entails
With a caring nature who would like to help others
The second of our events with the NHS in 2023 thus far, join us online as we hear about social care in general before exploring what roles and progression are available within this part of the NHS.
THURSDAY 16TH MARCH: Day of Inspiration
09:00 – 12:15 - City Centre Venue TBC
300 spaces
Suitable for students:
In Year 12+
Studying business
Interested in becoming an entrepreneur
Looking to be inspired by others
Join us as we bring together cross-sector entrepreneurs from across the North East who will candidly share their own stories of making it in the business world. Expect a diverse collection of people from product and service based industries at different stages of development within their own businesses including Anna Hedworth from the Cookhouse, Steven Forrest from Forfusion and the girls from YANA ACTIVE. With more speakers to be announced, this event is always fully booked so get your spaces fast