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Lunchtime Lectures celebrating ‘Women in Work’ and International Women’s Day – 3 to 7 March (all years )
Work Experience Launch Assembly - 5 March (Year 12)
Choices Programme and Evening - 6 March (Year 9)
Women in Construction Event – 7 March (Year 10)
Challenge Sport & Education Motivational Session – 11 March (Year 11 and selected Y10)
Take Your Daughter to Work Day – 17-28 March (Year 8)
Worktree Virtual Careers Workout– 25 March (Year 7)
Apprenticeship Assembly - 28 March (Year 12 &13 )
AHEAD visit to Silverstone Park Innovation Centre & Workshops & Careers Panel ( April 1st & 2nd) - Post 16
+ NCW Careers Skills activities during tutor times Y7-10
Lunchtime Lectures
Lunchtime Lectures
3-7 March - All years
3-7 March - All years
Please sign up ( via your emails) for some inspirational talks from leading women in industry. They are taking place in the library between 1:00-1:40 - we are even providing pizza! Limited places available.
Monday 3rd March
Monday 3rd March
Tuesday 4th March
Tuesday 4th March
Wednesday 5th March
Wednesday 5th March
Thursday 6th March
Thursday 6th March
Friday 7th March
Friday 7th March
Year 9 Choices Programme
Year 9 Choices Programme
NSG are running a dedicated Choices evening on 6th March. Please visit our main school website page dedicated to KS4 Choices via this link for further information and guides.
Y10: Women in Construction - 7th March
Y10: Women in Construction - 7th March
Female leaders from the world of construction will take part in a panel discussion at Northampton College as part of a drive to get more young women into the industry. 12 of our NSG Year 10 students will participate in these activities and discussions throughout the day. This event aligns with International Women's Day on March 8th.
Y11 Challenge Sport & Education Motivational Session 11th March
Year 11 Students will participate in a 2 hour workshop session on Tuesday 11th March in our Spinney Theatre . Challenge’s workshops are designed to develop essential life skills such as public speaking, teamwork, leadership, resilience and more. These sessions promote a growth mindset and focus on tapping into emotional intelligence to help students become the best version of themselves and handle various situations and motivate their final push towards academic success.
Y8 "Take Your Daughter to Work" day 17-28th March
Y8 "Take Your Daughter to Work" day 17-28th March
This is an opportunity for every single one of our Year 8 students to experience a day in a workplace over the two week period 17-28th March. Parents or friends/family members will offer a placement for the day at their workplace and where this is not possible a placement will be found in school or through one of our industry partners.
Y7 March 25th
Y7 March 25th
Worktree's Virtual Career WorkOut sessions provide students with live, online interactions with professionals from various industries. These one-hour sessions are designed to offer up-to-date career information in an engaging and flexible format. worktree.org
Session Structure:
Introduction: Students participate in a 'World of Work' quiz and practice formulating open-ended questions.
Professional Interaction: Five business volunteers join the session live, sharing their career journeys and current roles.
Q&A: Students actively engage by asking questions, guided by an expert facilitator who ensures a dynamic discussion.
These sessions assist schools in meeting the Gatsby Benchmarks, the government's career guidance framework, ensuring positive outcomes for students.
Apprenticeships Assembly P16
Apprenticeships Assembly P16
28th March
28th March
We are pleased to introduce Briggs and Forester who are our new Industry partner . Briggs & Forester offer apprenticeships. Below are two videos interviewing current and past apprenticeship holders that might be of interest. This company will also be supporting students in year 8 with a day in a workplace if they are unable to find one of their own .
Silverstone Technology Park Visit
STC Workshops and Q&A Panel
Day One:
A visit to DMC & the Silverstone Museum at Silverstone Park. DMC combine digitalised, next-generation additive manufacturing capabilities with world-class engineering expertise to deliver truly pioneering solutions for businesses operating at the forefront of their industry.
Day Two:
Workshops & Careers Q&A Panel. Cosworth and CCS Composites both ran workshops for our Post 16 students which were followed by a Careers Q&A Panel featuring 7 STEM industry experts based in and around Silverstone. Both the students and the panellists were very enthusiastic and got a great deal from the experience.
“Thank you for your time and for the event, it has really given me a deeper perspective and opportunities.”
01-02 April 2025
Not Just Lab Coats exists to provide you with one place to explore the huge variety of career options in science, manufacturing and technology.
Whether you’re exploring exciting career paths or just curious, this is your go-to spot for inspiration and information.
Our Careers Quiz is here to help you discover a career in science that fits your personality, passions, and talents. So, if you’re into tech, creative problem-solving, or making a difference in the world, there’s a place for you in the science sector. LINK
Career Roles
Career Roles
Why not check out our ‘Careers Roles’ and explore the wide range of opportunities in the science industry? From hands-on lab roles to vital support positions in HR or marketing, diverse roles are making a real difference to our world.ou might even discover a career you never knew existed! LINK
Advice & Guidance
Advice & Guidance
Whether you need CV tips or want to perfect your social media profile, we’ve got you covered. Explore our expert resources to confidently navigate your career path and achieve your goals. LINK
Did you know that on a typical day 1.3 million people visit a GP surgery, 35,000 people call 999 and 44,000 people attend A&E? It means it’s the largest employer in Europe with 1.5 million people in England alone.
The NHS is much more than doctors and nurses. In fact, it recruits people in everything from estates and facilities, healthcare science and IT. It also recruits more than 20,000 apprentices every year.
As part of NHS Health Careers, the NHS has a lot of resources to help students better understand its career options and routes into the health service.
With more than 350 NHS careers it can be overwhelming for young people when looking for the NHS career that’s right for them.
Our ‘Find your career’ quiz can help your students find the right role in five minutes.
Comic Relief & Amazon UK
Comic Relief & Amazon UK
Think Comic Relief is just about funny sketches and Red Noses? Think again! Behind the scenes, there’s a team of passionate (and sometimes downright hilarious) people making it all happen. From fundraising wizards and digital masterminds to content creators, campaign planners, and partnership professionals, it takes a whole mix of skills to turn laughter into life-changing support.
If you love big ideas, bold action, and the occasional office debate about the best Red Nose design, this might just be the place for you. We’re all about using humour and creativity to drive real change—because when people laugh together, they come together. COMIC RELIEF CAREERS LINK
Amazon Future Engineer is designed to inspire and support students in exploring careers in technology, computer science, and engineering. Through hands-on experiences, expert insights, and behind-the-scenes access, students gain valuable skills to shape their future in STEM. LINK
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