﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS Genrated: Sat, 18 Apr 2026 11:26:51 GMT--><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:ev="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/event/"><channel><title>Northampton Academy</title><link>https://http%3a%2f%2fnorthampton.unitedlearningcms.org.uk</link><atom:link href="https://www.northampton-academy.org:443/news/careers-enterprise-news/ctl/rss/mid/1794" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><description>RSS document</description><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rebecca Tate]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week]]></title><link>https://www.northampton-academy.org/news/careers-enterprise-news/artmid/1794/articleid/2855/celebrating-national-apprenticeship-week</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://www.northampton-academy.org/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/2855/IMG_0744.jpg" length="88585"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[   

 In the week leading up to half term, our school marked National Apprenticeship Week with a couple of inspiring visits from two of our alumni. They generously returned to share their ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:07:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.northampton-academy.org/news/careers-enterprise-news/artmid/1794/articleid/2855/celebrating-national-apprenticeship-week</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[cb60ef93-9820-4e44-bd7e-76c556f6f1af-2855]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rebecca Tate]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Inspiring Visit: Sixth Form Students Explore Opportunities at Cambridge]]></title><link>https://www.northampton-academy.org/news/careers-enterprise-news/artmid/1794/articleid/2854/inspiring-visit-sixth-form-students-explore-opportunities-at-cambridge</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://www.northampton-academy.org/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/2854/IMG_4977.jpg" length="106526"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[  

Two of our sixth form students, Chau T. and Tiffany M., recently visited Cambridge for an information day. They captured some great photos, and Chau kindly shared a short write‑up reflecting on ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:44:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.northampton-academy.org/news/careers-enterprise-news/artmid/1794/articleid/2854/inspiring-visit-sixth-form-students-explore-opportunities-at-cambridge</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[cb60ef93-9820-4e44-bd7e-76c556f6f1af-2854]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rebecca Tate]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Empowering Future Leaders: Students Join Northampton Youth Council]]></title><link>https://www.northampton-academy.org/news/careers-enterprise-news/artmid/1794/articleid/2809/empowering-future-leaders-students-join-northampton-youth-council</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://www.northampton-academy.org/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/2809/chosen.jpg" length="110633"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ We are incredibly proud that three of our Sixth Form students, Chanel, Maame, and Rhoda, have been elected to the Northampton Youth Council, a group of young people aged 13-19 who represent the ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 13:27:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.northampton-academy.org/news/careers-enterprise-news/artmid/1794/articleid/2809/empowering-future-leaders-students-join-northampton-youth-council</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[cb60ef93-9820-4e44-bd7e-76c556f6f1af-2809]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rebecca Tate]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Meta Speaker Inspires Students with Cutting-Edge Insights into VR, Smart Glasses, and Future Careers]]></title><link>https://www.northampton-academy.org/news/careers-enterprise-news/artmid/1794/articleid/2808/meta-speaker-inspires-students-with-cutting-edge-insights-into-vr-smart-glasses-and-future-careers</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://www.northampton-academy.org/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/2808/WIN_20250924_15_34_05_Pro_Jill-Blakey.jpg" length="96278"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ This week, we had the privilege of listening to an inspiring lecture delivered by John White, a guest speaker from Meta — the global technology company behind platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 09:48:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.northampton-academy.org/news/careers-enterprise-news/artmid/1794/articleid/2808/meta-speaker-inspires-students-with-cutting-edge-insights-into-vr-smart-glasses-and-future-careers</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[cb60ef93-9820-4e44-bd7e-76c556f6f1af-2808]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rebecca Tate]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Students Gain Invaluable Insights at Oxford University with NexGen Programme]]></title><link>https://www.northampton-academy.org/news/careers-enterprise-news/artmid/1794/articleid/2807/students-gain-invaluable-insights-at-oxford-university-with-nexgen-programme</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://www.northampton-academy.org/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/2807/IMG_6515a.jpg" length="196910"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ Last week, 16 students and Mrs Rigby travelled to St Edmunds College, Oxford University, for an overnight stay. 
The two days enabled students to gain invaluable top tips into the Oxbridge ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 09:38:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.northampton-academy.org/news/careers-enterprise-news/artmid/1794/articleid/2807/students-gain-invaluable-insights-at-oxford-university-with-nexgen-programme</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[cb60ef93-9820-4e44-bd7e-76c556f6f1af-2807]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rebecca Tate]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Dr Holly Lomas Delivers Inspiring Lecture on the Pathway to a Career in Medicine]]></title><link>https://www.northampton-academy.org/news/careers-enterprise-news/artmid/1794/articleid/2805/dr-holly-lomas-delivers-inspiring-lecture-on-the-pathway-to-a-career-in-medicine</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://www.northampton-academy.org/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/2805/NHS-Logo.jpg" length="35372"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ On Monday, we welcomed Dr Holly Lomas to deliver a lecture to our Nucleus VI Medicine students, as well as students from Years 10, 11 and 12 with an interest in Medicine. Dr Lomas discussed the ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2025 08:52:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.northampton-academy.org/news/careers-enterprise-news/artmid/1794/articleid/2805/dr-holly-lomas-delivers-inspiring-lecture-on-the-pathway-to-a-career-in-medicine</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[cb60ef93-9820-4e44-bd7e-76c556f6f1af-2805]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rebecca Tate]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Year 13 Students Triumph at Northamptonshire Debate Competition with Teamwork, Integrity, and Excellence]]></title><link>https://www.northampton-academy.org/news/careers-enterprise-news/artmid/1794/articleid/2754/year-13-students-triumph-at-northamptonshire-debate-competition-with-teamwork-integrity-and-excellence</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://www.northampton-academy.org/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/2754/10.jpg" length="314491"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ Ashiki, Sarah, Michelle, and Olivia from year 13 participated in the Northamptonshire Debate Competition. They performed exceptionally well and won the first round by securing more points than any ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 10 Feb 2025 13:25:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.northampton-academy.org/news/careers-enterprise-news/artmid/1794/articleid/2754/year-13-students-triumph-at-northamptonshire-debate-competition-with-teamwork-integrity-and-excellence</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[cb60ef93-9820-4e44-bd7e-76c556f6f1af-2754]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rebecca Tate]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Year 11 Students Participate in Oxbridge Workshop]]></title><link>https://www.northampton-academy.org/news/careers-enterprise-news/artmid/1794/articleid/2746/year-11-students-participate-in-oxbridge-workshop</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://www.northampton-academy.org/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/2746/oxbridge-workshop1.jpeg" length="100936"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ On Friday, January 24th, our Year 11 students had a fantastic opportunity to learn about applying to Oxbridge. The session proved invaluable, and the students asked insightful questions. It was ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 09:34:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.northampton-academy.org/news/careers-enterprise-news/artmid/1794/articleid/2746/year-11-students-participate-in-oxbridge-workshop</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[cb60ef93-9820-4e44-bd7e-76c556f6f1af-2746]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Lyn Salmons]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Whole School Careers Fair]]></title><link>https://www.northampton-academy.org/news/careers-enterprise-news/artmid/1794/articleid/1614/whole-school-careers-fair</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://www.northampton-academy.org/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/1614/IMG_0061-copy.JPG" length="111823"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ The Northampton Academy Careers Department hosted a school-wide careers fair on Wednesday, 27th March 2024. The event welcomed several companies and further or higher educational establishments ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2024 10:10:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.northampton-academy.org/news/careers-enterprise-news/artmid/1794/articleid/1614/whole-school-careers-fair</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[cb60ef93-9820-4e44-bd7e-76c556f6f1af-1614]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Lyn Salmons]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Year 8 Royal Navy Activity Workshop]]></title><link>https://www.northampton-academy.org/news/careers-enterprise-news/artmid/1794/articleid/1477/year-8-royal-navy-activity-workshop</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://www.northampton-academy.org/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/1477/IMG_0120.JPG" length="78615"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ The Royal Navy outreach team came in to work with our Year 8s.  After an interactive presentation showcasing what the Royal Navy does around the globe. The students took part in various ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Mar 2023 13:11:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.northampton-academy.org/news/careers-enterprise-news/artmid/1794/articleid/1477/year-8-royal-navy-activity-workshop</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[cb60ef93-9820-4e44-bd7e-76c556f6f1af-1477]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Lyn Salmons]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Crime Scene to Courtroom Event]]></title><link>https://www.northampton-academy.org/news/careers-enterprise-news/artmid/1794/articleid/1475/crime-scene-to-courtroom-event</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://www.northampton-academy.org/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/1475/IMG_00221.JPG" length="76582"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ Some of our Year 12's had a fantastic day participating in our 'Crime Scene to Courtroom' event. The workshop was hosted by Kate from Zakon, who took our Year 12's through a journey of investigation ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2023 10:27:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.northampton-academy.org/news/careers-enterprise-news/artmid/1794/articleid/1475/crime-scene-to-courtroom-event</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[cb60ef93-9820-4e44-bd7e-76c556f6f1af-1475]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Lyn Salmons]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Year 10 Careers Visit]]></title><link>https://www.northampton-academy.org/news/careers-enterprise-news/artmid/1794/articleid/1389/year-10-careers-visit</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://www.northampton-academy.org/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/1389/IMG_1839.jpg" length="49789"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ Following on from the delivery of the Employability Programme last term, Year 10 students received a presentation from Dominic Ayres, a Marketing Specialist who currently works for the international ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 22 Apr 2022 13:56:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.northampton-academy.org/news/careers-enterprise-news/artmid/1794/articleid/1389/year-10-careers-visit</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[cb60ef93-9820-4e44-bd7e-76c556f6f1af-1389]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Lyn Salmons]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA['Ladies that Lunch' Computer Science Event]]></title><link>https://www.northampton-academy.org/news/careers-enterprise-news/artmid/1794/articleid/1382/ladies-that-lunch-computer-science-event</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://www.northampton-academy.org/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/1382/IMG_0043.JPG" length="110396"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ A careers event, 'Ladies that Lunch' was held for Year 9 girls interested in taking Computer Science for their GCSEs to give them some insight into the type of careers available to those who take ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2022 13:40:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.northampton-academy.org/news/careers-enterprise-news/artmid/1794/articleid/1382/ladies-that-lunch-computer-science-event</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[cb60ef93-9820-4e44-bd7e-76c556f6f1af-1382]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Lyn Salmons]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Allen Ford Roadshow Visits NA]]></title><link>https://www.northampton-academy.org/news/careers-enterprise-news/artmid/1794/articleid/1377/allen-ford-roadshow-visits-na</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://www.northampton-academy.org/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/1377/IMG_0056.jpg" length="190449"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ Northampton Academy was delighted to host an event provided by Ford Dealer Allen Ford this week. The team brought a range of high-performance cars with them, including a Mustang, showcasing the ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 24 Mar 2022 15:25:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.northampton-academy.org/news/careers-enterprise-news/artmid/1794/articleid/1377/allen-ford-roadshow-visits-na</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[cb60ef93-9820-4e44-bd7e-76c556f6f1af-1377]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Lyn Salmons]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Year 7 Zak Demonstrates Core Values in Abundance]]></title><link>https://www.northampton-academy.org/news/careers-enterprise-news/artmid/1794/articleid/1369/year-7-zak-demonstrates-core-values-in-abundance</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://www.northampton-academy.org/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/1369/IMG_0597-copy.JPG" length="78935"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ Year 7 student, Zakarya has impressed Northampton Academy staff with his high enthusiasm for engaging in school life, demonstrating our core values of determination and ambition. Following Zak's ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2022 08:35:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.northampton-academy.org/news/careers-enterprise-news/artmid/1794/articleid/1369/year-7-zak-demonstrates-core-values-in-abundance</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[cb60ef93-9820-4e44-bd7e-76c556f6f1af-1369]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Lyn Salmons]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Alumni Delia Returns to Share Tips On Studying Abroad]]></title><link>https://www.northampton-academy.org/news/careers-enterprise-news/artmid/1794/articleid/1367/alumni-delia-returns-to-share-tips-on-studying-abroad</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://www.northampton-academy.org/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/1367/IMG_0605.JPG" length="104655"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ Northampton Academy Careers Department was delighted to welcome Delia, a former student studying Business and Spanish at degree level. Delia decided to include a year of studying abroad and is now ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 25 Feb 2022 09:23:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.northampton-academy.org/news/careers-enterprise-news/artmid/1794/articleid/1367/alumni-delia-returns-to-share-tips-on-studying-abroad</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[cb60ef93-9820-4e44-bd7e-76c556f6f1af-1367]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Lyn Salmons]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Year 11 NCS Introduction]]></title><link>https://www.northampton-academy.org/news/careers-enterprise-news/artmid/1794/articleid/1364/year-11-ncs-introduction</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://www.northampton-academy.org/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/1364/IMG_0588.JPG" length="98971"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ The Careers Department was delighted to welcome Lauren Honeyman and Dylan Hanson from the NCS (National Citizen Service) team today. Lauren and Dylan delivered a presentation on this year's NCS ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Feb 2022 09:29:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.northampton-academy.org/news/careers-enterprise-news/artmid/1794/articleid/1364/year-11-ncs-introduction</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[cb60ef93-9820-4e44-bd7e-76c556f6f1af-1364]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Lyn Salmons]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Geographers Hear About Climate Change Bsc at UoN]]></title><link>https://www.northampton-academy.org/news/careers-enterprise-news/artmid/1794/articleid/1361/geographers-hear-about-climate-change-bsc-at-uon</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://www.northampton-academy.org/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/1361/IMG_0100-copy.JPG" length="78998"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ Year 10 and 12 Geography students received a presentation from Greg Spellman and Danielle Bird from the University of Northampton. Greg, Senior Lecturer in Environmental Science and Danielle Bird, ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 21 Feb 2022 09:26:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.northampton-academy.org/news/careers-enterprise-news/artmid/1794/articleid/1361/geographers-hear-about-climate-change-bsc-at-uon</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[cb60ef93-9820-4e44-bd7e-76c556f6f1af-1361]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Lyn Salmons]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[International Day of Women and Girls in Science Presentation]]></title><link>https://www.northampton-academy.org/news/careers-enterprise-news/artmid/1794/articleid/1360/international-day-of-women-and-girls-in-science-presentation</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://www.northampton-academy.org/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/1360/IMG_0126.JPG" length="99391"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ Roz Bird, Chair of the Silverstone Technology Cluster, presented to our Nucleus STEM students in celebration of The International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Roz's presentation chartered her ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 21 Feb 2022 09:04:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.northampton-academy.org/news/careers-enterprise-news/artmid/1794/articleid/1360/international-day-of-women-and-girls-in-science-presentation</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[cb60ef93-9820-4e44-bd7e-76c556f6f1af-1360]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Lyn Salmons]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Travis Perkins Apprenticeship Workshop]]></title><link>https://www.northampton-academy.org/news/careers-enterprise-news/artmid/1794/articleid/1356/travis-perkins-apprenticeship-workshop</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://www.northampton-academy.org/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/1356/IMG_0113.JPG" length="93973"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ As part of National Apprenticeship Week, Year 10 GCSE Business students an event with our enterprise partner Travis Perkins. 

 Travis Perkins delivered a session to expand our students' knowledge ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2022 12:17:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.northampton-academy.org/news/careers-enterprise-news/artmid/1794/articleid/1356/travis-perkins-apprenticeship-workshop</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[cb60ef93-9820-4e44-bd7e-76c556f6f1af-1356]]></dc:identifier></item></channel></rss>