Weâre 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:
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A spotlight on Unifrog, our one-stop careers platform â now available for parents too!
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Upcoming Unifrog webinars for parents and caregivers, including:
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Research into options after school (30 April)
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A Day in the Life of an Apprentice (14 May)
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A helpful guide to T Levels
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Insights from Careermag for Parents & Guardians
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Useful links, career quizzes, and more!
 Plus, advice on how you can support your child with key decisions like apprenticeships, university, and work experience.
Together, letâs 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 Womenâs 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
Weâre 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 â 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 Womenâs Day Conference at the British Motor Museum!
They had the chance to hear from inspirational women at JLR, learning about their career journeysâfrom GCSE and A-Level choices to further education, passion, and perseverance.
ď¸ 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 housingâjudged 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 â 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 KPMGâs 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, weâre celebrating with a range of exciting events and activities designed to inspire students about their future pathways.
Whatâs 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 Parentsâ 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.
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 worldâs 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 studentsâ future pathways.
A massive thank you to the Jaguar Land Rover team for sharing their expertise and passion â 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
Weâre thrilled to announce that our F1 in Schools team, Slipstream, has secured a spot in the National Finals after an outstanding performance at the West Midlands Regional Competition!
Awards Won:
Fastest Car â Completing the 20m track in an incredible 1.194 seconds, just edging out the competition.
Best Sponsorship & Marketing â Recognising their exceptional branding and fundraising efforts.
Our second team, RSC, also performed admirably, achieving the 7th fastest time and building on their success from last year. Great job, team RSC!
Whatâs Next?
Slipstream is now gearing up for the National Finals, where they will compete against the top teams in the country. Letâs cheer them on as they take on this exciting challenge!
A Huge Thank You to Our Sponsors:
We couldnât do this without your invaluable support:
- CT Security
- ILS: International Lifting & Shipping
- Pastos Co LTD
Congratulations to All Involved!
We are incredibly proud of your achievements and canât wait to see whatâs next.
Stay tuned for updates as Slipstream prepares to take the National Finals by storm!
A group of our Year 10 students had the incredible opportunity to visit Heartlands Hospital for their ‘A Day in the Life of a Midwife’ event.
Hosted by the Midwifery Department in collaboration with the Work Experience Team, the event gave students an immersive insight into the rewarding career of midwifery.
Exploring the World of Midwifery
Throughout the day, students engaged in interactive sessions with midwives, consultants, midwifery students, and support assistants, who shared their expertise on:
The daily responsibilities of a midwife
Career pathways and required qualifications
The different roles within the midwifery department
A Hands-On Look at Midwifery Specialties
Students had the chance to explore various aspects of midwifery, including:
Home births â Providing care for mothers in a familiar setting
Surgical births â Learning operating theatre roles
Community midwifery â The role of midwives outside the hospital
Neonatal care â Supporting babies needing extra medical attention
Infant feeding â Understanding breastfeeding and nutritional guidance
A Truly Inspiring Experience!
This experience provided our students with a fantastic insight into midwifery as a career, sparking new aspirations and broadening their understanding of the healthcare profession.
A Huge Thank You to the team at Heartlands Hospital for their warm welcome, support, and guidance in making this visit so inspiring!
Could this be the start of a future career for some of our students? Stay tuned for more exciting work experience opportunities!
