North Hertfordshire College

Students gaining sales skills on Hitchin Market

NHC’s Pantrepreneurship team, Chloe, Seema, Ella, Tia and Nadia along with Entry 3 Customer Service and Level 1 Business students have been working hard to sell stock on Hitchin Market this week.

Students’ pitching to the dragons

Students from the Peter Jones Enterprise Academy have put their business ideas to the test by pitching for investment to a panel of ‘dragons’.

Introducing the Big Student Hotel Takeover

NHC Catering and Hospitality students have taken over the running of the restaurant and banqueting hall at the Hotel Novotel Stevenage for the past two days (16th and 17th May 2013).

New Prince’s Trust programme launched

NHC and The Prince’s Trust have launched a new programme in Watford which is being delivered by Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service.

T4E student scoops Adult Learner’s Week award

North Hertfordshire College student Marie Needham has been crowned this year’s Adult Learner’s Week winner in the European Social Fund Individual Award for the East of England.

Students past and present on stage at Letchworth Food and Garden Festival

This weekend our catering students will be taking to the stage at Letchworth Food and Garden Festival and showcasing their skills in a £20 cookery challenge.

Students’ final week of preparations before the Big Student News Takeover

This week, the Big Student News Takeover students have been working on digital adverts for the NHC Open Day on Saturday the 18th May as well as learning sales skills in a mentoring session with Mark Waymouth, Digital Sales Manager for Archant.

Students’ professional sports experience

From the 7th until the 20th of April, Level 2 and 3 Sports students experienced a once in a lifetime trip to Emilia Romagna, Italy, where they lived like professional athletes in the idyllic setting of ‘Sportilia’, which was built for the Italian national football teams 1994 World Cup preparations.

The great equality and diversity event 2013

Year 10 students who study practical learning opportunity (PLO) courses at NHC swapped places this week to try out some completely different curriculum areas.

New Entrepreneurs Foundation Competition

The New Entrepreneurs Foundation is on a mission to find and develop the UK's next generation of entrepreneurs.

WOW 2013

The Stevenage Centre welcomed students and members of the public to the World of Work jobs and skills fair this week.

Market traders for a day

NHC’s Peter Jones Enterprise Academy students have been selling stock on Hitchin Market to raise money for their chosen charities, The Red Cross and Arrhythmia Alliance.

Students visit Wella Academy head office

Hair and Beauty students recently attended the Wella academy head office in London where they learnt new cutting techniques and colour correction.

Video training for takeover students

The 12 NHC students who are taking over the Comet newspaper and website this month have received video and interview mentoring from professional videographer James Hustler.

WOW 2013

The Stevenage Centre welcomed students and members of the public to the World of Work jobs and skills fair this week.

Business students gain first hand Event Management experience

Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Business Administration Finance students have been working with Invite Creative Events Management for 7 weeks as part of their Event Management module.

Takeover students’ first mentoring session

The students chosen to take over the running of the Comet newspaper and website this May have undertaken their first mentoring session, led by Suzanne Heaven, Head of Magazines for the Comet’s parent company Archant.

SuperJam visits North Hertfordshire College

Fraser Doherty, the founder of SuperJam the 100% Fruit Jam Company visited North Hertfordshire College to talk to Business and Travel students on how to set up and run their own enterprise.

College Vs University - Working Brief e-magazine

Foundation Degree student Tom Bovingdon talks about his experience at NHC.

NUS National Conference 2013

NHC current Students’ Union Sabbatical President Peter Wheatley and Kazeem Yussuf, President elect attended the NUS National Conference 2013 along with Academy Representative for Stevenage Miffy Laverty and Vice President elect Liam Church.

Foundations Student Enterprise Society launches

The very first NHC Student Enterprise Society has been launched, FOUNDATIONS is run by the students for the students.

Students sell their pants

Students from North Hertfordshire College are pitting their sales and marketing skills against opponents from 16 other colleges across the UK in the Pantrepreneurship challenge.

The Big Student News Takeover winners announced

All the students who entered to take part in the Big Student News Takeover have had a nerve wracking few hours as they pitched their summer marketing campaign ideas to the panel of judges from Archant Herts and Cambs and the college’s marketing department.

VIP visitor to the Da Vinci Studio School

Geoff Mulgan, chair of the Studio Schools Trust visited the Da Vinci Studio School of Science and Engineering this week to see how the new curriculum model is working in practice.

Introducing NHC Alumni

We have recently launched NHC Alumni and friends, a fantastic new free service enabling all our past students and friends of the college to reconnect with us.

The first day for Enterprise

The first of five days for enterprise has taken place; introducing prospective students to the Peter Jones Enterprise Academy in an interactive environment

Future Choices students’ fun day fundraiser

Future Choices students ran a fantastically successful fundraising event this week at Westmill Community Centre in Hitchin.

Big student news takeover preparation continues

Although technically the Easter holidays, students at North Hertfordshire College have been working hard to produce their own marketing campaign to advertise the college this summer.

Introducing more of the Big Student News Takeover teams

Students studying Media and iMedia courses at North Hertfordshire College have been putting their creative flair to good use by preparing their own unique marketing campaigns to promote the college this summer.

Students’ involvement at charity tournament

On the 24th March NHC Business and Travel students volunteered at the second annual Broomfield Charity Tournament, which was held to raise money for Leukaemia and Lymphoma research.

Social Science in the Real World conference

After the success of last year’s ‘Social Science in the Real World’ conference this year’s has been eagerly awaited with Students from North Hertfordshire College and The Barclay School both attending.

IT students’ charity Fifa tournament

Two IT students, Matthew Austerbury and Leighton Casey, decided to organise a charity Fifa tournament project at college to fulfil some of the criteria for their Project Management unit.

Introducing the first Big Student News Takeover teams

Students at North Hertfordshire College are working on their own unique marketing campaign ideas to promote the college to future students this summer.

Pupils complete this term’s Children’s University

Children from Woolgrove School, Pixmore Junior School and Graveley School have been attending the college this term to participate in Animal Care, Cake bake and Going Green Children’s University programmes, clocking up a huge 42 out-of-curricular learning hours!

Students pitch for the Pantrepreneurship Challenge

NHC students have been pitching their business plans and sales strategies to a panel of judges this week in the hope of being picked to represent the college in the Pantrepreneurship Challenge national competition and be in with a chance of winning the ultimate prize of a trip to India.

Bridging the Gap – Initial Rio students complete training

The Bridging the Gap project lead by North Hertfordshire College brought together 95 Colleges and Universities across Great Britain, to provide thousands of appropriately trained and qualified Security, Stewarding, Hospitality and Volunteer staff for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Kazeem Yusuf brings a ‘Whole New Vibe’ to North Hertfordshire College

NHC students have spent the past two weeks nominating, campaigning and voting for next year’s Students’ Union Executive Committee.

Brand New Course - Level 3 Outdoor Adventure Sports

North Hertfordshire College is bringing a new course into the mix, one that’ll give the curriculum a whole new edge and thrill.

Students Kickstart their career

Students from the Training for Employment Kickstart course have taken part in team building activities with Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service to improve their communication skills.

Higher Education fair

Potential students and their parents were keen to visit the Higher Education Fair on Tuesday evening at the Stevenage Centre

MP joins students for topping out ceremony

The brand new building for the Da Vinci Studio School of Science and Engineering in Stevenage is starting to take shape.

Broomfield Charity Tournament

On the 24th March NHC Business and Travel students are volunteering at the second annual Broomfield Charity Tournament, which is being held to raise money for Leukaemia and Lymphoma research.

An evening with Lara Morgan

A host of local business owners along with NHC students and staff enjoyed an evening with Lara Morgan at the Centre for the Arts last night.

Football students’ Italian experience

The Under 17 football team from North Hertfordshire College are set to travel to Italy in April to the Leonardo Mobility Project

Enrichment round-up

On Wednesday afternoon, the Enrichment Men’s Football team made the long journey up to East Norfolk 6th Form College to participate in their double headed BCS League fixture.

Social Science in the Real World Conference

Access to Higher Education students have been organising this year’s Social Science in the Real World Conference which will take place on the 28^th March where students studying Social Science or Care and Health programs are being given the chance to experience the real world of social science.

IT industry seeking female participation

The IT team have created a package to inform and encourage women to find out about the opportunities available and how they can become involved in an exciting, challenging and creative, yet predominantly male, industry.

Apprenticeship Week 2013

Following the Prime Minister’s recent announcement that apprenticeships should be the ‘new norm’ for school leavers, young people and employers alike have been finding out more about what apprenticeships will mean for them at North Hertfordshire College this week.

Gazelle Colleges catering competition

Level 1 Catering Students Piran Dewey & Jack Hathaway-Neville achieved second place in a Catering Competition at New College Nottingham this week, against students from Gazelle colleges from around the UK

Students visit St Tiggywinkles

Levels 1, 2 and 3 Animal Care students visited St Tiggywinkles Wildlife Centre in Haddenham on Wednesday

Enrichment Round-up

Enrichment round-up

Enrichment round-up

On Tuesday 26th March the Enrichment team provided students with an opportunity to engage and participate in a ‘Wheelchair Basketball’ activity in support of RAG Week.

Best of British exhibition

Level 3 Visual merchandise students and Level 3 Art and Design students are taking over the gallery in the Centre for the Arts reception.

First Volunteer Fair at the Stevenage Atrium

Friday 1st of March saw the first Volunteer Fair held at the Stevenage Centre in partnership with Stevenage Volunteer Centre

Young star in team GB for baseball

Engineering student Luis Da Silva has been identified by the NHC Enrichment Team for his involvement in baseball.

Red Nose day at Energise and Enhance 13th March

Red Nose Day is upon us once more!

Students are taking over

Archant Herts and Cambs will be handing over the reins to a team of students from North Hertfordshire College this May as they take over the running of The Comet series, Welwyn and Hatfield Times and Royston Crow newspapers along with their corresponding websites.

A Successful Student Conference

The fourth annual Student Conference was held on the 6^th March and was a chance for the students to have their say in how they would like the college to be run.

Level 2 beauty therapy students have had another busy green week

Level 2 beauty therapy students have had another busy green week. This has been key in developing their practical skills, working across units and meeting with potential employers.

In Town Training celebrate first job fair in partnership with Job Centre Plus

Since being set up in November 2012, In Town Training which is located in Stevenage has helped people with learning disabilities to find jobs.

Enhance and Energise celebrate first birthday in style

The Enhance and Energise hair and beauty salons celebrated their first birthday this week in style as seventy-one people turned out to celebrate a successful first year for the salons.

Shadow chancellor’s visit to Stevenage Skills Centre

Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer, Labour MP Ed Balls visited Stevenage Skills Centre this week to meet students and staff from the college and Da Vinci Studio School of Science and Engineering.

Royal Opera House Design Challenge 2013

Huge congratulations go to Art and Design student Madeline Dowd for winning this year’s Royal Opera House Design Challenge in the set design category.

Local businesses win consultancy advice

Local businesses Flint IT and Mill End Nursery have won specialist consultancy advice from innovation and technology specialists InnoTech, based within South West College in Northern Ireland.

Give Back: Volunteer Fair

The Give Back: Volunteer Fair is being held on the 1st March 2013 at the Stevenage centre in partnership with the North Herts & Stevenage Volunteer Centres

Travel and Tourism students experience Cabin Crew training

Travel and Tourism students attended a training program laid on by British Airways this week at their training centre at Heathrow.

Students help school children to get creative

Travel and Tourism students visited St Margaret Clitherow School in Stevenage to deliver activity sessions to the year 3 and 4 children

Students widen their animal care experience

NHC Animal Care students Shawn Brian and Zack Dakakni have experienced some exciting work placements, working in completely different situations and with different animals than they usually would at college.

NHC Live Radio Launches

NHC Live, the college's internet radio station was launched this week as part of the Unity week

An amazing Unity Day 2013

Wednesday 13th February was Unity Day at NHC's Stevenage Centre.

Students take over Enhance and Energise Salon

On the 13th February, level three and level four students at Enhance & Energise Salon took over running the salon for the day.

Plating up a sweet success

Students at the Centre for the Arts worked with gourmet dessert company Ajmere this week to plate up, photograph and video the company’s desserts for their website.

Professional Cookery students work experience

Professional Cookery students Carl Tripp and Harry Torne have recently completed work experience with some top restaurants.

Student tipped for swim success

Public Services student Sam Owen has been identified by the NHC Enrichment Team as a talented swimmer and is now going to represent both NHC and the eastern region at the British Colleges Sport National Championships.

NHC’s Access to HE Students’ Money Making Marathon

Access to HE students are this year proving themselves to be super fit, physically as well as intellectually, as they train for the Exmoor and Brighton Marathon in April.

NHC Have a Heart campaign

As part of the Have a Heart campaign during February, NHC have been asking students what qualities they think make a good, healthy relationship.

Royal visit for Da Vinci student

Year 10 student Eleanor Bullough, from the Da Vinci Studio School of Science and Engineering in Stevenage visited Buckingham Palace this week to receive her prize for winning the award of Ultimate Tycoon in Schools in the national Tycoon in Schools enterprise competition.

Visual merchandising skills put to action

Visual Merchandising students have worked with Hitchin Vintage Store Jolly Brown to create an eye catching window display with a Valentines theme.

Get involved with Unity Day at NHC

Celebrating diversity in our community on Wednesday 13th February at the Stevenage Centre.

Green Deal launches at NHC

Over 90 people attended the Stevenage Skills Centre (SSC) on Wednesday 30th January to find out from the experts what the Green Deal will mean to them and their business.

Cross collaboration between Catering and Sports

The level 2 students from the Sports and the Catering departments came together for a healthy eating and cooking cross collaboration this week

Student Crew catch-up

Last week Claire Woodhams and Kazeem Yusuf met with Reading College at the Goldsmith Centre, who were most interested to hear about the many opportunities Student Crew have given students to develop their confidence, experience and employment prospects.

Enrichment round-up

On Wednesday afternoon there was a full schedule of enrichment sports teams fixtures, with over 35 students representing North Hertfordshire College across the region.

Julie Meyer inspires student start-ups

Entrepreneur and founder of Ariadne Capital, Julie Meyer spoke to students this week about starting their own businesses and the help there is available to them.

Opportunity with top TV chef

Piran Dewey a Level 1 Catering student at North Hertfordshire College has been invited to a practical interview to work alongside the two time Michelin star winning chef Jean-Christophe Novelli at his cooking academy.

Students impress patients and relatives

With funding cuts and an ever growing strain on NHS resources, NHC’s Beauty students are donating their time and skills to boost patient’s morale and help them to feel better within themselves.

An evening with Gazelle Entrepreneur Edward Wray

Over 50 local business owners along with NHC students and staff attended the third in a series of Gazelle Local events, gaining tips and advice from entrepreneur Edward Wray, and enjoying a two-course meal prepared and served by Catering students at NHC’s Indulge Restaurant.

Primary school pupils graduate from the Children’s University

Excited primary pupils from Lordship Farm School, Woolgrove School, Fairlands School, and Gravely School were this week the first group to graduate from the North Hertfordshire Children’s University.

A week of Student Crew success

Basketball team supports LGBTQ campaign

Introducing Stuart Dunlop – Head of Curriculum for Hair, Beauty and Catering

A quick interview with Stuart Dunlop the new Head of Curriculum for Hair, Beauty and Catering.

Brand new 6th form collaboration

North Hertfordshire College, The Thomas Alleyne School, The Da Vinci Studio School of Science and Engineering and The Da Vinci Studio School of Creative Enterprise are delighted to announce a brand new 6th form consortium collaboration entitled the Renaissance group.

Students test their negotiation skills

Students from the NHC Peter Jones Enterprise Academy have taken part this week in the first round of the national CIPS challenge.

Enrichment round-up

The poor weather this week didn’t stop all enrichment activities at North Hertfordshire College fully resuming, with over 300 students participating in the programme across all sites.

Catering students’ menu success

Level 1 catering students have undertaken their first competition, designing a three course menu and competing to represent NHC in a competition at New College Nottingham against other colleges in the Gazelle Group.

Introducing Ian Bretman - Clerk to the Corporation and NHC Company Secretary

We spoke to Ian to find out a little bit more about his background and his plans for the future in his new role at NHC.

No joining fee at Fit4Less gym for staff and students

To celebrate Healthy Living Week, Fit4less gym in Stevenage has waived the £30 joining fee for NHC staff and students throughout next week (14th – 18th January).

Building development update

Work is now well under way at the Hitchin Centre, the entire original reception area is now closed off and reception has been relocated across the driveway to Walsworth House.

The launch of InTown Training and Recruitment

InTown Training and Recruitment, NHC’s town centre location in Stevenage was re-branded and launched at the end of last term.

Welcome Back!

North Hertfordshire College would like to welcome students and staff back to college after the festive break. We hope everyone enjoyed their time off, and are ready to kick on in the new year

North Hertfordshire College building project begins

North Hertfordshire College (NHC) is excited to announce a £10million investment into a series of ambitious construction projects across the county. The new and refurbished buildings will offer students a world-class, state-of-the-art learning environment.

NHC Students showcase their designs on the Clothes Show Live catwalk

North Hertfordshire College Foundation Degree Fashion and Textiles students have showcased their designs and had their outfits modelled by professionals on the runway at the Clothes Show Live in Birmingham.

Enrichment Christmas round-up

On Wednesday 12th December the Enrichment Men’s Football team participated in their final game before the Christmas break, a friendly verses Watford Men’s 2 at the Hitchin centre.

The Festive Cheer of Childcare

NHC Childcare students have hosted a festive cheer of childcare event to demonstrate the skills they have learnt throughout the term and welcome other students and local children to take part in a whole range of activities.

Discovering enterprise success

The Mayor of Stevenage, Councillor John Lloyd visited NHC’s InTown Training and Recruitment last week to celebrate the end of the year with Adult students on the Discover U programme.

The Ultimate Tycoon in Schools

Huge congratulations go to 14-year-old Eleanor Bullough from The Da Vinci Studio School in Stevenage, who has fended off hundreds of students from 50 schools nationwide to be crowned the Ultimate Tycoon in Schools.

Entrepreneur’s business advice

Entrepreneur and Founder of Youth Enterprise Live, Ketan Makwana led a session at the Goldsmith Centre for students from the Peter Jones Enterprise Academy and external visitors, on setting up your own business.

Bi-annual Governors Conference

Monday 26th November, North Hertfordshire College held its bi-annual Governors Conference at the Bio Catalyst Park in Stevenage. The theme for the conference was “New Perspectives, Higher Ambition”.

Unity Network Update

Back in October the Unity Network launched with a very lively event, well attended by a wide variety of representatives from local businesses and community organisations.

Students secure work placements at MTV

Six Creative Media students have successfully secured work placements at MTV.

London 2012 legacy and the Bridging the gap project

The Bridging the Gap (BtG) Project was formed back in 2008 as a unique partnership between the Education Sector and Industry, with NHC leading on the further education element.

High profile visitors this week

Department for Education School’s Commissioner Dr Liz Sidwell CBE visited the Da Vinci Studio School of Science and Engineering this week and Stella Mbubaegbu, Prinicpal of Highbury College and NHC alumni member attended the college to share best practice when following an entrepreneurial curriculum.

Business plan surgery for young entrepreneurs

Students from the Peter Jones Enterprise Academy have received a business plan master class from a range of entrepreneurs and business mentors.

Enrichment round-up

As a result of the severe winter weather this week, all the Enrichment Sports teams fixtures and Rugby 10’s Regional Tournament that were scheduled for Wednesday had to be postponed.

Students’ innovation to transform banking industry

Students from NHC’s Peter Jones Enterprise Academy have been tasked with finding innovative ways to revolutionise the banking system in Britain, through a challenge set by leading business and financial advisory firm Grant Thornton UK LLP.

Students pitch at ‘Design a Sub’ finals

Students from the Peter Jones Enterprise Academy have reached the final of Subway’s ‘Design a Sub’ competition 2012.

Students' questions to ministers

Students attend a question and answer session with Ed Miliband, Ed Balls and Sharon Taylor.

Enrichment round-up

The Enrichment Basketball team faced a tough test in their BCS League fixture against Milton Keynes College this week.

Students help local community to ‘Get in the Picture’

North Hertfordshire College media students have helped Walsworth Road Church in Hitchin to ‘Get in the Picture.’

Students build the Winter Wonderland sleigh

Level 2 Maintenance Operations students have built the sleigh which forms part of the Winter Wonderland display at the Kick Start Christmas Market.

Julie Meyer urges students to take a leap into Entrepreneur Country

North Hertfordshire College welcomed renowned entrepreneur Julie Meyer MBE to the Centre for the Arts in Hitchin this week for the launch of her new book ‘Welcome to Entrepreneur Country’.

Students prepare to Kick Start Christmas

Over 150 students across North Hertfordshire College have joined forces to prepare and run the 1st annual Kick Start Christmas Market which takes place this Saturday at the college’s Stevenage Centre on Monkswood Way.

Goldsmith Centre's role at The Herts Business Expo

The Goldsmith Centre hosted the Learning Zone this week at The Herts Business EXPO, offering seminars on topics including business law, HR, technology, business opportunities and grants that are currently available.

Support our students in the Tycoon in Schools competition

Three students from the Da Vinci Studio School are currently competing in Peter Jones’ national enterprise competition, Tycoon in Schools.

Students work at the BBC Children in Need off air party

Nine NHC catering students and two members of staff worked at the BBC Children in Need off air party event at Television Centre last week.

Supported Studies Students become Fire and Road Conscious

NHC Supported Studies students have taken part in fire and road safety initiatives with crews from Stevenage Fire Station.

The Adult and Family Learning Team have a ‘Miserable Monday!’

The Adult and Family Learning Team based at In Town Training, Stevenage were spoilt at the start of the week with a ‘sweet treat’ courtesy of Jack FM.

Enrichment Round Up

On Wednesday afternoon the Enrichment Basketball Team hosted Oakland’s College in the British Colleges for Sport (BCS) National Cup at the Hitchin Centre.

The first Student Parliament of this academic year

Student representatives from courses across the college filled Plinston Hall in Letchworth last week to vote and have their say on a range of issues at the first Student Parliament of this academic year.

Enrichment round-up

On Wednesday 14th November Ryan Barton (Sport), TJ Oke (Sport), Kirstey Southey (Sport), Adam Crabbe (Sport), Will Rogers (Sport), Tom Wilson (Sport) and Jack Stanton (Sport) represented North Hertfordshire College at the East Regional tournaments in Table Tennis Doubles, Tennis Doubles, Trampolining and Squash, hosted by Cambridge Regional College.

Ministerial visit to Stevenage Centre

Minister for Skills in the Department of Business and the Department of Education, Matthew Hancock visited NHC’s Stevenage Centre this week to hear how entrepreneurial learning is benefiting students.

Xing smoothie bar officially launches

North Hertfordshire College Students’ Union have officially opened their first learning company as franchisee of Xing smoothies.

Charity waxing for Children in Need

NHC Level 2 Beauty Therapy students have offered waxing treatments to some brave male clients in order to raise funds for Children in Need.

Visual merchandise expertise for pop-up shop

Abbie Clark and Hayley Triggs from the Magic of Christmas in Walkern visited Season’s Greetings, NHC’s pop-up shop this week to provide students with some expert feedback and advice.

Winter retreat special offer from Level 3 Beauty students

Level 3 Beauty Therapy students are offering 20 minute mini treatments for just £5 every Thursday between 10:00am and 2:00pm.

New education partnership in Stevenage

The oldest school in Stevenage is planning to work in partnership with the newest to develop a creative, engaging and inspiring education that fully prepares all students for a successful future.

Da Vinci students awarded funding by Peter Jones

Peter Jones CBE has officially launched his brand new enterprise competition Tycoon in Schools.

Team building exercise for Business students

Thirty Level 3 Business students attended a team building activity at the Mepal Outdoor Centre this week, where they were required to work in small teams and build Water Rafts.

Enhance and Energise Salons celebrate product launch

Enhance and Energise hosted an event for the launch of Wella and Dermalogica products at the salons this week. 115 people attended the event, and had the opportunity to experience mini-treatments, receive a goodie bag of new products, and enjoyed a buffet.

Enterprising students to pitch at the Institute of Directors

Two teams of students have been selected from NHC to present enterprising business ideas next week at the final of the Market Maker Experience competition at the Institute of Directors in London.

Students shortlisted in design a Sub competition

Students from NHC Peter Jones Enterprise Academy have bitten into the big time by being shortlisted as a finalist in the SUBWAY® brand’s national Design-a-Sub initiative.

Congratulations to all our Higher Education and Professional Programmes graduates 2012

North Hertfordshire College graduates along with friends and family celebrated their success last night at the Higher Education and Professional Programmes Graduation Ceremony 2012.

The benefits of volunteer work

In September this year Simon Harris, a student on the Supported Studies LifeSkills2 course, got a volunteering job at the YMCA charity shop in Stevenage.

Pop-up shop open for business & accepting food bank donations

North Hertfordshire College’s Business students have opened the doors and welcomed the first customers into Season’s Greetings, their pop-up shop in Hermitage road Hitchin.

Roles reversed for IT students

IT students turned the tables last week when they took on the task of teaching staff and other students how to create and run a successful blog.

NHC launches the Unity Network

North Hertfordshire College’s has officially launched its Unity network, enabling anyone linked to a local organisation to make new contacts, share expertise and resources and expand debates around equality and diversity in the workplace.

Beauty Therapy Level 3 Students Visit Marriott Hanbury Manor

Thirty five level 3 Beauty Therapy students enjoyed a visit to the 5 star Hanbury Manor Golf, Fitness and Country Club last week.

Neil Hopkins achieves his PhD

North Hertfordshire College is proud to congratulate lecturer Neil Hopkins on achieving his PhD in the Philosophy of Education.

Young entrepreneur inspired to succeed

Peter Jones Enterprise Academy student Tikeya Holloway, 17 from Hatfield, has successfully launched her first business and social enterprise, the ‘Inspire to Aspire’ creative arts academy.

Enrichment round-up

The Enrichment Basketball team had their final league game before the half term break on Wednesday 24th October.

School pupils experience creative choices

Secondary school pupils from around Hertfordshire had a chance to come into the Centre For the Arts in Hitchin to enjoy a day of Theatrical Makeup and Costume design, Marketing, Set design and Sound and Lighting workshops.

Future entrepreneurs explore the StartUp Britain Bus

The StartUp Britain Bus Tour rolled into the Stevenage Centre this week packed with the very best business advice, and with entrepreneurs and local business owners on hand to deliver exclusive mentoring sessions to the students.

Students discover different career options

Skills for life, Your Skills Your Future and ESOL students have spent this week researching different career options and learning how to beat the competition when applying for job.

Sport student lands permanent role after successful work experience

After completing a weeks work experience at Marriott, Will Teague, Level 3 Sport student, has become a full-time employee at the fitness and country club.

Season’s Greetings from NHC Business Students

North Hertfordshire College’s Business students are putting education into action this festive period by opening a pop-up Christmas shop in Hitchin’s Hermitage Road.

Wear it pink

On wear it pink day this year, a number of students ran three miles in fancy dress from Stevenage center to Fairlands Valley park and back to raise money for breast cancer.

Mock interviews at Stevenage Skills Centre

Thirty Students at the Stevenage Skills Centre recently took part in a mock interview held by Nick Radley, Charlotte Sandwell, Pam Dhaliwal and Janet Baker-Pigram.

Students bake for Cancer Research

Level 3 Society, Health and Development students successfully raised £173 for Cancer Research this week. As part of their course, the students were tasked with planning and running an event to raise money for charity.

Pride of Stevenage award for community collaboration

NHC’s Health and Social Care team celebrated on Saturday night as the Hydeout youth club project won the So Sharing category at the Pride of Stevenage Awards.

Enrichment round-up

Twelve students represented North Hertfordshire College at the East Regional Tournaments at Easton College, Norwich this week. This was a chance for our students to compete against students from other colleges around the region, and also to participate and test themselves in the sports which they are talented in.

Season’s Greetings from NHC Business Students

NHC Business students will be putting their skills to the test this winter when they open up a Christmas shop in Hermitage road, Hitchin.

Next week is Wellbeing Week

Wellbeing Week is an annual campaign aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of NHC students & staff by raising awareness of local services and providing free taster sessions for everyone to improve their wellbeing.

Permission granted for new school building in Stevenage

North Hertfordshire Studio School Trust has announced that it has successfully secured planning permission for the Da Vinci Studio School for Science and Engineering to be located at Monkswood Way, Stevenage, Herts.

Pupils experience life in the legal industry

NHC Performing Arts students have performed a mock trial at the Goldsmith Centre in Letchworth to showcase careers within the legal industry to secondary school pupils.

Business leaders turn out in force at the launch of Gazelle Local

North Hertfordshire College hosted a high profile event this week to unveil Gazelle Local and encourage local employers to work with NHC in shaping the future of education.

Culture and History week

As part of Culture and History week, students enjoyed a couple of hours of a glimpse into different cultures this week.

Enterprise Days have launched

This week saw the launch of the first of 10 Enterprise Days which will take place this academic year. Students are given a brief to come up with a product or service for a new business idea by Max Feaver from Education4Enterprise.

Travel and Tourism students visit EasyJet Training Centre

Second year Aviation, Travel and Tourism students spent the day at the EasyJet Training Centre this week, being trained as Cabin Crew.

Enrichment round up

Over 50 students including The Enrichment Men’s Football Team competed in an intra college football tournament against the Watford FC Academy this week.

The new course brochure is out now!

Pick up your copy of the new 2013 / 14 full and part time course brochure from reception at any of our centres.

Indulge Restaurant is now open

You can now visit Indulge Restaurant at the Centre for the Arts in Hitchin for a three course lunch or a quick snack from the Couch Potato menu.

Students shop around for some vintage inspiration

Level 2 Art and Design students had a visit this week from Jessica Rose Princeton, owner of Hitchin’s independent vintage clothes store Rosita Lollipop.

Enrichment round-up

North Hertfordshire College Enrichment sports teams have had a positive start to their seasons this year, with over 40 students from all sites already representing the Netball, Basketball and Mens Football team.

Entrepreneurial wheels in motion

The StartUp Britain Tour Bus is coming to Stevenage this month, bringing a team of entrepreneurs, business authors and experts to visit both students at North Hertfordshire College and members of the public interested in setting up their own business.

MP encourages work placement opportunities for students

MP for Stevenage, Stephen McPartland and Managing Director of Weldability Sif, Adrian Hawkins visited the brand new Da Vinci Studio School in Stevenage this week to witness this new type of education in action.

Health and Social Care communication event

Health and Social Care students and staff hosted a communication event this week, inviting in guests from a whole range of different sectors.

Beauty students volunteer at Lister Hospital

Level 1 and 2 Beauty Therapy students have been taken out of the traditional salon environment to improve their communication skills and client care.

Eurogamer Expo visit

150 IT students visited the Eurogamer Expo at Earls Court in London this week.

Student Rep training

Over 100 student representatives from courses across NHC have taken part in Student Rep training to gain confidence in public speaking and communication skills as well as learning about the importance of their role as a Student Rep.

Supported studies students visit residents of Freeman House Residential Home

Students offered the opportunity to observe the work carried out at the residential home, structuring future lessons on employment and work skills.

OPI Gel nails launch at Energise Beauty Salon

Energise Beauty Salon is pleased to announce the launch of OPI Gel nail treatments.

MP’s visit to commercial training facility

Stephen McPartland MP visited Fit4Less, Stevenage’s newest budget gym this week, which is growing from strength to strength with the help of its franchisee North Hertfordshire College.

Social Digital Apprenticeships launch at the Goldsmith Centre

North Hertfordshire College has signed up to deliver the Digital Youth Academy’s (DYA) Social Digital Apprenticeship and teach students how to use their digital and social media skills to meet the needs of today’s businesses.

Higher Education Freshers’ Festival

NHC’s Higher Education students were welcomed to the college this week at the Higher Education Freshers’ Festival.

Travel Buddy scheme success

Members of Student Crew have been working with the Supported Studies students over the summer to provide them with a full understanding of their journey to college come September.

Second year students showcase their skills

Second year students from the Hair and Beauty, Media, i-Media, Music, Production Arts and Theatrical Make-up departments have showcased their skills and the services available at NHC.

Entrepreneurial advice for Peter Jones Enterprise Academy students

Students from North Hertfordshire College’s Peter Jones Enterprise Academy received an entrepreneurial master class from Entrepreneur in Residence Alyssa Smith, as well as Louis John the National PJEA Level 2 Entrepreneur of the Year 2010, and National Entrepreneur of the Year Finalists Ravinder Deol and Nick Bannister.

Introducing the Edge Centre Sports Complex

The Edge Centre is NHC’s sports complex located at the Hitchin Centre and boasts a gym, conditioning studio, sports hall, squash court and 3G all weather pitch.

Students learn by doing it for real

North Hertfordshire College’s Peter Jones Enterprise Academy students have learnt real business skills as well as raising funds for charity on Hitchin market by selling old library books and rescued stock from a Gazelle competition in conjunction with the Pants To Poverty underwear brand which took place earlier in the year.

Nomination for the annual HEART awards

Carla Payne, Stakeholder Engagement Manager at NHC has been nominated by Stevenage Fire Station for a partnership award at the Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue’s annual Hertfordshire Excellence, Achievement, Recognition and Thanks (HEART) awards.

What does Unity mean to you?

Tell the world what Unity means to you and why you think it is important to enter our competition to win £50 of “Love 2 shop” vouchers accepted in 20,000 high street stores.

The Studio officially opens at the Centre for the Arts

The Studio, the new home of NHC’s marketing team, Studio Hatch and The Source magazine, officially opened on Monday.

Award nomination for Entrepreneur in Residence, Alyssa Smith

NHC’s Entrepreneur in Residence, Alyssa Smith has been nominated for the Change Makers award at MADE: The Entrepreneurial Festival.

College festival kicks off the autumn term in style

Over 2000 students enjoyed fairground rides, live music, stalls, a barbeque and more at the North Hertfordshire College Freshers’ Festival 2012.

Welcome back to all our students and staff

North Hertfordshire College welcomed a host of new and returning students as the autumn term officially started this week.

Introducing Invite Creative Events Management

As a North Hertfordshire College Learning Company, Invite Creative Events Management brings the skills of students from a variety of subject areas together to provide a full range of services.

Casting for feature film extras

North Hertfordshire College’s Centre for the Arts has hosted an open casting day for The World’s End, a new feature film from the director and producers of ‘Shaun of the Dead’ and ‘Hot Fuzz’.

Open casting for feature film extras

North Hertfordshire College’s Centre for the Arts is hosting an open casting day for The World’s End, a new feature film from the director and producers of ‘Shaun of the Dead’ and ‘Hot Fuzz’.

Fashion success for enterprise student Jemma

Peter Jones Enterprise Academy student Jemma Barker has officially launched her business MiniPres’; a clothing range for children aged from two up to thirteen years old, with a catwalk fashion show to exhibit the clothing.

NHC students celebrate a great set of GCSE results

North Hertfordshire College’s GCSE students did fantastically well this year; 99% of students passed their GCSE exams, which is a 6% improvement on last year.

Introducing The Studio

The Centre for the Arts has opened its doors to The Studio, the new home of NHC’s marketing team, as well as providing a base for Studio Hatch, a mac suite and a photography studio.

A new home for NHC’s animals

NHC’s Animal Care department has moved from the Stevenage Centre to the Centre for the Arts in Hitchin.

Alyssa Smith receives her Engage membership card

International Jewellery Designer and Entrepreneur in Residence at NHC, Alyssa Smith was the very first person to sign up for Engage membership club.

Making Theatre, Gaining Skills

Following the success of July’s Making Theatre, Gaining Skills theatre production course, NHC are hosting a second course starting on 28th August.

A fantastic set of grades for students on A Level results day

North Hertfordshire College students have once again achieved excellent A Level results with a 100% pass rate in Maths, English Literature, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Law, Media Studies, and Sociology and an overall pass rate of 98%.

Student Crew’s road trip with Orange Bob

Orange Bob has been travelling round this week on his orange bus, accompanied by six members of Student Crew.

Enhance Hair Salon in Stevenage open for business this summer

Enhance Hair Salon at the Stevenage Centre is open for business this summer throughout August.

Are Entrepreneurs born or made?

Have you ever wondered how or where entrepreneurs like Sir Alan Sugar, Peter Jones or Richard Branson get their business acumen?

An Interview with ex Access to Higher Education student Mark Siggers

Mark Siggers completed his Access to Higher Education course in 2008, we caught up with him to find out what he's been up to since then.

Ex A Level student Daniel Darby one year on

Daniel Darby completed his A Level course at NHC in June 2011 achieving some fantastic results; we caught up with him one year on.

NHC staff at London 2012

Student Crew Coordinator, Lynn Schindler and Enrichment Officer, Mokbuli Ali have been busy this week working at Lee Valley White Water Centre for the Olympic Canoe Slalom.

Students take to the stage at BT London Live in Hyde Park

Students from North Hertfordshire College’s Academy of Music and Sound have seized the opportunity to perform in at BT London Live in Hyde Park and Victoria Park.

NHC News

Students gaining sales skills on Hitchin Market

Students’ pitching to the dragons

Introducing the Big Student Hotel Takeover

New Prince’s Trust programme launched

T4E student scoops Adult Learner’s Week award

Students past and present on stage at Letchworth Food and Garden Festival

Students’ final week of preparations before the Big Student News Takeover

Students’ professional sports experience

The great equality and diversity event 2013

New Entrepreneurs Foundation Competition

WOW 2013

Market traders for a day

Students visit Wella Academy head office

Video training for takeover students

WOW 2013

Business students gain first hand Event Management experience

Takeover students’ first mentoring session

SuperJam visits North Hertfordshire College

College Vs University - Working Brief e-magazine

NUS National Conference 2013

Foundations Student Enterprise Society launches

Students sell their pants

The Big Student News Takeover winners announced

VIP visitor to the Da Vinci Studio School

Introducing NHC Alumni

The first day for Enterprise

Future Choices students’ fun day fundraiser

Big student news takeover preparation continues

Introducing more of the Big Student News Takeover teams

Students’ involvement at charity tournament

Social Science in the Real World conference

IT students’ charity Fifa tournament

Introducing the first Big Student News Takeover teams

Pupils complete this term’s Children’s University

Students pitch for the Pantrepreneurship Challenge

Bridging the Gap – Initial Rio students complete training

Kazeem Yusuf brings a ‘Whole New Vibe’ to North Hertfordshire College

Brand New Course - Level 3 Outdoor Adventure Sports

Students Kickstart their career

Higher Education fair

MP joins students for topping out ceremony

Broomfield Charity Tournament

An evening with Lara Morgan

Football students’ Italian experience

Enrichment round-up

Social Science in the Real World Conference

IT industry seeking female participation

Apprenticeship Week 2013

Gazelle Colleges catering competition

Students visit St Tiggywinkles

Enrichment Round-up

Enrichment round-up

Best of British exhibition

First Volunteer Fair at the Stevenage Atrium

Young star in team GB for baseball

Red Nose day at Energise and Enhance 13th March

Students are taking over

A Successful Student Conference

Level 2 beauty therapy students have had another busy green week

In Town Training celebrate first job fair in partnership with Job Centre Plus

Enhance and Energise celebrate first birthday in style

Shadow chancellor’s visit to Stevenage Skills Centre

Royal Opera House Design Challenge 2013

Local businesses win consultancy advice

Give Back: Volunteer Fair

Travel and Tourism students experience Cabin Crew training

Students help school children to get creative

Students widen their animal care experience

NHC Live Radio Launches

An amazing Unity Day 2013

Students take over Enhance and Energise Salon

Plating up a sweet success

Professional Cookery students work experience

Student tipped for swim success

NHC’s Access to HE Students’ Money Making Marathon

NHC Have a Heart campaign

Royal visit for Da Vinci student

Visual merchandising skills put to action

Get involved with Unity Day at NHC