Thursday 2nd October 2025 09:30am - 12:00pm

Working with Eldon Square, we will examine the variety of roles available within the sector and explore both front and back of house employment opportunities. Visiting several retail stores, students will gain broader insight and understanding of what skills are required to run a successful retail business

This will suit students that:

Thursday 23rd October 2025 09:15am - 12:00pm

173 spaces 

Bringing together 4 successful North East based entrepreneurs, students will hear the personal business journeys of the speakers as they delve into successes, failures and how they went about creating their own businesses. Confirmed speakers include Jane Meynell, Founder of Olive & Bean and Steve Rawlingson, CEO of the Samuel Knight Group with operations in the UK and USA, with additional speakers to be confirmed.

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Wednesday 8th June   09:15AM - 11:45AM (KS3 & 4) 12:30PM - 15:00PM (KS5)

The Big One draws together a huge number of Newcastle Hospitals Trust professionals to meet young people and inform them about career opportunities within the NHS. With a morning and afternoon session targeting different Key Stages, students will engage with around 10 different departments to learn what it’s really like to work with people who have health concerns.
 

A series of sector specific cohort events taking small groups of young people on a number of events exploring careers within their chosen sector of interest. Designed to give a higher number of meaningful employer encounters with a variety of employers within a specific industry, applicants will be required to commit to a number of event dates across each cohort group and we ask that students have a genuine interest within each area when expressing interest.

Thursday 16th October 2025 2pm to 4pm

8 spaces - KS5

The Radiography Department at the Freeman Hospital are inviting us behind the scenes to understand what Radiographers do, what you need to become one and to physically see some of the diagnostic machines in action. 

A truly unique event, we encourage only students who have a genuine interest in progressing into this profession, or to finding out more, to express interest in places.

Suitable for students who are

Thursday 27th November & Thursday 4th December 2025 - 09:30am - 12:00pm

12 spaces - KS5

Suitable for students:

A series of sector specific cohort events taking small groups of young people on a number of events exploring careers within their chosen sector of interest. Designed to give a higher number of meaningful employer encounters with a variety of employers within a specific industry, applicants will be required to commit to a number of event dates across each cohort group and we ask that students have a genuine interest within each area when expressing interest.

Tuesday 30th September 2025 10:00am - 13:00am 

40 spaces. KS3 & KS4

Linking the curriculum to careers, we have secured a visit to Northumberland National Parks Headquarters at The Sill to help improve and enlighten students with the practical application of geography within an employment and natural landscape.

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Friday 23rd January 2026 - 09:30am - 11:00am 

20 spaces - KS4 & 5

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Newcastle Careers Team are holding careers advice drop-in sessions. We can offer advice about:

• careers and jobs
• apprenticeship vacancies and applications
• training opportunities
• study options such as 6th form, college courses or Study Programmes.

Wednesday 15th October 2025 09:30am - 12:00pm

20 spaces - KS4 & 5

Operating from their prestigious Newcastle Head Office, Lycetts offer comprehensive insurance, risk management and financial advice to a broad cross-section of commercial and private clients. Trusted advisors across the business community, Lycetts offer fantastic career opportunities and progression and invite students in to learn all about the services and employment opportunities which they provide.

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Inclusive art class held one Saturday every month for 10-15 year olds. 

If you would like to book, go to Saturday Art Classes for 10-15 year olds | What's On | Laing Art Gallery and click 'Book now' or email learning@laingartgallery.org.uk.

If you would like informal conversation with the tutor before attending, please get in touch via email. 

£7 per person

The Hub offers places to disabled and autistic adults, including school/college leavers. Sessions are led by experienced support workers and professional artists.  

Explore drawing and painting, sculpture, textiles, media, printmaking, drama and movement. Activities are designed to develop personal creativity and improve art and craft skills. There is also focus on collaboration, communication and wellbeing.

This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:

The National Saturday Club, 10am - 1pm programme is FREE and has no exams. It offers 13–16-year-olds a unique opportunity to build their skills, develop their confidence, and discover pathways to further study and future careers.     

A monthly Saturday social get-together for warm and friendly chat while completing any craft that you wish to bring along with you!  Small and friendly group – anyone is welcome to join us.

Please let us know in advance if you wish to attend so that entry arrangements can be made for you.

Take part in design and build challenges and meet other gamers at the Farrell Centre’s own Minecraft club.

This club will use Minecraft to explore architecture, design and city planning. Gamers and parents can share their creations. 

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