We’re excited to share the latest edition of our Careers Newsletter, filled with opportunities, resources, and events to support our students and their families in planning for the future.

This edition features:

• A spotlight on Unifrog, our one-stop careers platform – now available for parents too!

• Upcoming Unifrog webinars for parents and caregivers, including:

  • Research into options after school (30 April)

  • A Day in the Life of an Apprentice (14 May)

• A helpful guide to T Levels

• Insights from Careermag for Parents & Guardians

• Useful links, career quizzes, and more!

 Plus, advice on how you can support your child with key decisions like apprenticeships, university, and work experience.

Read the full newsletter here

Together, let’s help every student feel informed and empowered about their next steps.

#Careers #FutureReady #Unifrog #JHNCC

As part of National Careers Week and in celebration of International Women’s Day, a group of JHNCC students had the incredible opportunity to take part in a Nursing Workshop led by the amazing @Adele Clifford, @Andrea, and Alice White from @BCU.

Through hands-on activities and an engaging Q&A session, our students gained valuable insights into the world of nursing – an experience they thoroughly enjoyed and found truly inspiring!

A huge thank you to our brilliant facilitators for sharing their expertise and passion. 

#NationalCareersWeek #InternationalWomensDay #Nursing #CareersEducation #FutureNurses #EmployerEncounters #InspiringTheNextGeneration

We’re excited to invite you to follow our official John Henry Newman Catholic College LinkedIn page. By joining our network, you’ll get updates on key events, achievements, and opportunities within our college community.

Whether you’re a current student, alumnus, staff member, or part of our wider community, LinkedIn is the perfect place to stay informed and celebrate our collective successes. Help us build stronger connections and continue fostering a vibrant, engaged network!

Scan the QR code on the poster or click the link above to follow us.

Thank you for your support – we look forward to connecting with you!

#JHNCC #LinkedIn #Community #Networking #Alumni #StayConnected

Our Year 9 girls had an unforgettable experience at the JLR International Women’s Day Conference at the British Motor Museum!

They had the chance to hear from inspirational women at JLR, learning about their career journeys—from GCSE and A-Level choices to further education, passion, and perseverance.

️ A walk through history: The girls explored the incredible world of automotive innovation on a museum tour.
Hands-on challenge: They put their creativity and teamwork to the test, designing and building a protective egg housing—judged by JLR engineers!

A huge thank you to JLR for hosting such an inspiring event. We hope it has ignited a passion for STEM, design, and engineering in our students, showing them that the future of innovation is in their hands!

#STEM #WomenInEngineering #JLR #InternationalWomensDay #InspiringFutures #CareersInSTEM

We recently had the pleasure of hosting a Repair Lab at JHNCC, in collaboration with expert technicians from Birmingham City University (BCU). This hands-on workshop gave students a unique opportunity to fix and maintain everyday tech, developing valuable problem-solving, teamwork, and technical skills along the way.

Students and staff brought in broken devices from home, including game controllers, keyboards, and other electronics, to diagnose issues and attempt repairs. Beyond the technical learning, this initiative played a vital role in promoting sustainability by helping to reduce landfill waste – reinforcing the importance of repair over replace.

A huge thank you to BCU and everyone who contributed broken devices for repair. Your participation made this event a success and helped inspire the next generation of engineers and innovators!

Check out the highlights in the photos!

#RepairLab #STEM #Sustainability #CareersInTech #HandsOnLearning

Our Sixth Form students recently had an incredible opportunity to visit KPMG’s Birmingham offices as part of the Opening Doors to Opportunities programme. Designed to equip students with the insight, skills, and confidence needed to thrive in the world of work, the visit provided a hands-on experience of life at KPMG.

During the workshop, students:

• Developed essential workplace skills, including communication, problem-solving, creativity, confidence, and leadership
• Engaged with KPMG professionals from different areas of the business
• Explored emerging and innovative technologies shaping the industry
• Enjoyed a guided office tour, gaining a first-hand look at the professional environment

A fantastic experience, inspiring our students and broadening their horizons for future careers!

#CareersEducation #KPMG #SkillsForSuccess #OpeningDoors #FutureReady

National Careers Week (NCW) is just around the corner, running from 3rd to 8th March! At John Henry Newman Catholic College, we’re celebrating with a range of exciting events and activities designed to inspire students about their future pathways.

What’s happening during NCW?

• Interactive career workshops including a Repair Lab and Nursing Q&A.
• Employer-led sessions from Jaguar Land Rover and other industry leaders.
• Apprenticeship Fair & Virtual Careers Fair to explore post-school options.
• Year 11 Parents’ Evening & Options Guidance to support subject choices.

Plus, student highlights! Our recent Midwifery Experience Day and JLR Vehicle Design Workshop have given students incredible insights into different career paths.

Read the full newsletter here

Encourage your child to get involved and explore their future!

#NCW2025 #CareersWeek #FutureReady

Our Year 10 and 12 students had an amazing opportunity to participate in an exciting vehicle design workshop led by Jaguar Land Rover. This hands-on experience gave them a behind-the-scenes look at the design and development process of some of the world’s most iconic vehicles.

Throughout the day, students explored the creative and technical aspects of automotive design while discovering the diverse career opportunities within the industry.

As proud members of the JLR Schools Partnership, we are dedicated to offering innovative learning experiences that inspire and help shape our students’ future pathways.

A massive thank you to the Jaguar Land Rover team for sharing their expertise and passion – it was truly an inspiring day!

#JLRPartnership #STEMEducation #FutureDesigners #AutomotiveInnovation #InspiringYoungMinds

Our Year 7 and 8 students recently participated in the M&G plc Enterprise Challenge, an inspiring numeracy-focused STEM workshop that showcased how Maths can be applied to real-life problem-solving.

During the session, students stepped into the shoes of large-scale event organisers, tasked with the exciting challenge of planning a music concert for 10,000 young people. They worked through budgeting, logistics, and key decision-making, all while applying essential numeracy skills in a dynamic and engaging way.

It was incredible to witness our students collaborating, thinking critically, and building their confidence in Maths. A huge thank you to M&G plc for delivering such an interactive and inspiring experience!

#STEM #Numeracy #EnterpriseChallenge #FutureLeaders #RealWorldLearning

We’re thrilled to share our latest Careers Newsletter with exciting updates, inspiring events, and valuable resources to support students on their career journeys.

What’s inside this edition?

• Highlights from our successful ‘Meet Your Future’ Careers Fair, where students explored career pathways and connected with employers.
• Plans for National Apprenticeship Week (10th–16th February), including:
  • Workshops like the JLR Vehicle Design Workshop and M&G Enterprise Challenge.
  • Assemblies and lessons focused on apprenticeship pathways.
  • Virtual and in-person careers fairs.
• Upcoming events such as the Unifrog Apprenticeship Fair and the Birmingham Careers Fair.

Discover a range of opportunities and resources designed to help students achieve their aspirations.

Read the newsletter here

Let’s continue to work together to prepare our students for a bright and successful future!

Our recent Meet Your Future Careers Fair was a fantastic opportunity for students to explore a wide range of career paths and further education options. The event brought together providers, employers, and industry professionals, giving students the chance to ask questions, gain insights, and be inspired about their futures.

With engaging discussions and valuable advice, the day highlighted the incredible support available to help our students achieve their ambitions. Thank you to all the organisations and representatives who attended and contributed to such a successful and impactful event!

Check out some highlights from the day!

Our year 8 students had an incredible opportunity to participate in the EPIC Engineers STEM Workshop, where they developed essential skills for success in STEM careers. Through a series of engaging, hands on design and build team challenges, students explored what it takes to become EPIC engineers.

The activities were enriched with real-world examples from the field of transport infrastructure, allowing students to step into various professional roles and gain valuable insights into the diverse career paths available in STEM. The workshop not only honed their technical and teamwork skills but also inspired them to envision their future as innovators and change makers in the engineering world.

This experience was a fantastic blend of learning, creativity, and career exploration, leaving our students excited and motivated about their potential in STEM!