Education & training
Middlesbrough is home to an excellent range of education and training facilities which includes a number of sixth form colleges, further education colleges and a state of the art University. There are many opportunities available for school leavers and people looking to enter further education or training at any age.
Just follow the links below to find out more:
| Teesside University |
Middlesbrough has it's very own state of the art University which offers a wide range of facilities and excellent student accommodation. Teesside University specialises in a wide variety of subjects including forensic science, digital media, allied medical professions, among many others. Check out the website to see what's on offer at:- www.tees.ac.uk |
| Middlesbrough College |
As well as the University, Middlesbrough College also offers excellent education and training provision. The College recently relocated from four sites to a single site at Middlehaven, between the town centre and the River Tees in the summer of 2008. The dramatic external appearance of the building has attracted lots of attention. Within the building there are plenty of facilities to make learning an exciting activity. Students have access to recording studios, practice rooms, dance and drama studios and a 156 seat theatre, a six-court sports hall, a fitness studio, art studios, hair and beauty salons, a spa suite, engineering and construction workshops, training kitchens, lecture theatres, science laboratories, a restaurant and many more facilities in which to learn the skills that can lead to rewarding careers. |
| Cleveland College of Art & Design |
Cleveland College of Art and Design specialises in art, design, textiles and photography and the college is full of the latest equipment and resources needed to ensure that students can complete their course and stretch to their full potential. Check out the web-link for information on courses available:- - www.ccad.ac.uk |
| Sixth form colleges |
There are also a wide range of sixth form colleges in Middlesbrough which suit all different levels and abilities. Check out the following websites for more information on opportunities available at these colleges:- Macmillan Academy - http://www.macmillan-academy.org.uk/ Kings Academy - http://www.thekingsacademy.org.uk/thekingsacademy/thekingsacademy/ Nunthorpe Sixth Form College - http://www.nunthorpe.co.uk/ |
| Other Tees Valley provision |
As well as the sixth form colleges, there are other training providers including specialised training centres and on line facilities. A few are mentioned here:- Rainbow Training College Rainbow Training Centre offers Childcare Apprenticeships and Advanced Apprenticeships in Early Years Care and Education including, train to gain, EYFS training and NVQ childcare training including assessor award, team leader and management NVQ qualifications, as well as literacy and numeracy opportunities. Follow the link for more information:- http://www.rainbowtrainingcentre.co.uk/ Web-based learning and teaching opportunities - If college or University is not for you, there are many web based learning sites that may also be able to help with future career development. Here are a few:- |
| Other information |
Free school meals - Save up to £320 a year with free school meals. If you and your partner receive benefits, and your child attends a school or college in Middlesbrough, you may be eligible for free school meals. If you wish to apply for free school meals the application forms are available by ringing 01642 726541. Grants and funding - Individual grants and funding opportunities are also available to help with career progression. You may be eligible for a grant of up to £200 if you live in Middlesbrough, are under 25 years of age and can provide a written endorsement from an educational establishment or tutor. For further information please contact Beverley Lockwood on 01642 729128. Just 4 Youth - Just 4 Youth creates mechanisms for young people to be involved with, and be able to influence, service providers. They achieve this by raising awareness of the problems faced by young people, challenging negative perceptions and generating a variety of opportunities for young people to make the most of their lives; through demonstrating the positive rather than negative impact young people have in their community. They offer young person-led training which enables young people, the community and organisations to work better together. Just 4 Youth actively involves young people in the planning, design, delivery and evaluation of services. For further information visit the following website:- http://www.just4youth.com |
