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This week Jack, Joe and Ayden begin their journey with their dedicated IOC-CITB industry mentors. What a great opportunity they have as they start out on a career with so much potential! @NorthamptonColl @IoCarpenters @CITB_UK

Northampton College students to restore abandoned cottage at Delapré Abbey in historic regeneration project northamptonchron.co.uk/education/nort… @NorthamptonColl @IoCarpenters @CITB_UK @HeveyBS @NorthamptonBID @DelapreAbbey @BBCNorthampton @FENews

What an amazing day! Northampton College hosted the Regional IOC - CITB Timber Industry Hub Event. Current students and alumni were invited to hear from highly respected guest speakers in industry. @NorthamptonColl @DelapreAbbey @IoCarpenters @CITB_UK @HeveyBS @MarkBradshaw84

Following the bricklayers great work our Level 3 carpenters were able to show off their skills at Abington Park constructing the aviary roofs @NorthamptonColl @MarkBradshaw84 @WestNorthants @NorthamptonBID @ChronandEcho @NorthamptonUK

The Northampton College "Elf Service" has been at it again! Santa's Grotto in the Grosvenor Centre is now built and ready for the finishing touches throughout this week @NorthamptonColl @MarkBradshaw84 @NorthamptonBID @ChronandEcho @NorthamptonUK @BBCNorthampton

Industry partner TOOLSTATION have donated 600 Hi Viz vests for our construction students! Thanks to Matt Alexander from Toolstation working with our technicians Sam & JC @NorthamptonColl @ToolstationUK @IoCarpenters @MarkBradshaw84 @ChronandEcho @BBCNorthampton @NorthamptonUK

Carpenters Skills Test day at Daventry Campus, the concentration is palpable! A great chance to show off how far the group have travelled since early September. We're looking forward to seeing some great examples of newly gained skills. @NorthamptonColl @MarkBradshaw84

The new site boards have arrived. All ready to be displayed outside our community projects this year. How exciting! @NorthamptonColl @DelapreAbbey @NorthamptonBID @SaintsNewsRS @DIYSOS @ForestryEngland @WestNorthants @TheCCT @AbingtonLibrary @IoCarpenters

At Salcey Forest this morning the Horse Mounting Steps were officially installed. An excellent build by our carpentry students Jake and Miles. Buster the shire horse however rather stole the show! @NorthamptonColl @ForestryEngland @BritishHorse @MarkBradshaw84 @BBCNorthampton

@NorthamptonBID collected planters made by our students for St Giles Churchyard in the town centre. Also collected were benches and hanging basket poles refurbished by our P&D team. Another great community project completed @NorthamptonColl @MarkBradshaw84

So close for our lads! What a great effort by Leo and Ben in the Skillbuild regional competition. Congratulations Mitchell with your 1st place. @NorthamptonColl

Skillbuild regional competition today, Ben and Leo are representing @NorthamptonColl Carpenters. Let's hope they have a great day! @MarkBradshaw84

@NorthamptonColl @MarkBradshaw84 Delivered on site today, looking forward to the project launch later in the year @ForestryEngland @BritishHorse @NorthamptonColl

A Forestry England and British Horse Society project completed expertly by Jake and Miles. The mounting boxes are to be fixed at Salcey Forest and Fineshade Woods in the county. Built to specification, another great community project. @NorthamptonColl @MarkBradshaw84

And here it is fixed in place!

Another community project completed. Built by Ben, painted by Craig and sign written by Dave. A new notices cabinet for Abington Library. Great work team! @NorthamptonColl @BBCNorthampton @NorthamptonBID @MarkBradshaw84 @ChronandEcho @NorthamptonUK

A quick job for the drama team "can you fix our door on a moving platform?" No problem for Jack and Kyle, nice work lads. @MarkBradshaw84 @BBCNorthampton @ChronandEcho @NorthamptonUK

20 Bespoke easels made to order for the "People Places Professions" project. Completed by a team of level 2 & 3 Carpenters. Great consistent quality everyone. @NorthamptonColl @BBCNorthampton @ChronandEcho @NorthantsLive @NorthamptonBID

Northampton Saints: "Can you teach us how to build decking?" ...No problem, a great session this afternoon, great team effort and lots of banter. Superb result lads! @NorthamptonColl @SaintsNewsRS @BBCNorthampton @ChronandEcho @NorthantsLive @MarkBradshaw84