Careers
Starting at NETA Training is the next step in your education, and your career. NETA has a highly qualified and experienced careers guidance team, who will support you to make informed decisions about your future.
We will help to raise your aspirations and encourage you to reach your full potential by supporting you with your choice of career, learning, work and life goals.
NETA has a Matrix Standard accreditation which confirms the outstanding, comprehensive advice and guidance delivered by the team.
Meet Jenny!
Whether you’re exploring your future career options, preparing for employment, or looking for advice on your next steps, Jenny is here to help. She can provide guidance on career pathways, support with CV writing, interview preparation, job applications, and progression opportunities, helping you build the skills and confidence you need for your future.
NETA Training endeavours to ensure that all students are aware of all routes to higher skills and employment options – including apprenticeships and technical options, aligned with The Department of Education, July 2021: “Baker Clause”: supporting students to understand the full range of education and training options, Gatsby Benchmarks and the Provider Access Legislation, January 2023). As part of the new Provider Access Legislation, all further education colleges must provide at least two encounters for pupils during the ‘third key phase’ (year 12 or 13) which are made available to learners but are optional to attend, to take place any time during year 12 or between 1 September and 28 February during year 13 – through a comprehensive progression and careers programme, we provide a full calendar of encounters with a minimum of 12 encounters across our college group, and many more which are organised in line with course objectives. These opportunities are also extended to adult learners.
Our Careers Programme, led by local Careers Officers, includes impartial information, advice and guidance on the following:
- Education
- Training
- Careers
- Job search, interview skills and employability support
- Universities
- Apprenticeships
- Current labour market
We offer one to one appointments and we deliver informative sessions in classes. We work closely with tutors to arrange visits to local and national universities and career events, talks with employers and Student Finance England. All of which will help you plan your career pathway.
As part of our careers programme we work with, and welcome engagement, with partner organisations, including Training Providers, Local Authorities, other colleges of Further Education, Universities, and Employers. These all contribute to giving our students the best possible impartial advice and guidance on their options.
You can view our Provider Access Statement here.
Quality in Careers Standard:
Our Careers team is currently working with Educational Development Trust (EDT) on content and submission required for the Quality in Careers Standard, with high hopes of achieving the accreditation.
Progression and Higher Education
NETA Training is committed to supporting students with accessing higher education. We are part of the Education Training Collective (Etc.), and our group partner colleges, Stockton Riverside College and Redcar and Cleveland College, are higher education providers. We are also involved in the North East Collaborative Outreach Partnership programme ‘Future Me’, which aims to support young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to consider higher education. To find out more about Future Me, click here: https://futureme.ac.uk/.
NETA has a strong history of supporting students through the UCAS application process. With over 50,000 courses available, from Viking Studies and Aerospace Engineering, to Cosmetic Science and Medicine, it can be a challenge to find the right course for you. To help you in this process, from your first year, you will develop a knowledge of the options available through higher education providers during tutorials and events. For more information, speak to your careers coordinator.
UCAS
The Universities and Colleges Admissions Service https://www.ucas.com/ is the central point for information on higher education courses. It is also the service that prospective students use to apply for university. If you know what qualification you would like to study at university, start researching your options now, as the entry requirements can guide you with what to study at college.
Further information about careers
Information for employers
Here at NETA Training we are committed to giving our students a learning experience that not only allows them to achieve to the best of their ability while they are here but also provide them with the skills needed to be successful within the workplace. We provide students with a structured careers programme which aims to help them make an informed decision about their next steps. Throughout the careers programme we welcome and appreciate any employer involvement to help link classroom learning to the world of work.
As an employer there are a various ways you can get involved including:
- Support with mock interviews
- Industry-specific talks
- Workplace visits
- Work placements
- Mentoring
The benefit of becoming an employer volunteer to you and your organisation:
- CPD – volunteering gives you the opportunity to develop your own skills
- Investing in the future workforce – sharing your experience and skills with our students means you can help shape the workforce of tomorrow
- Networking – meet other employer volunteers in the local area