New Career Skills Student Press Coverage
Our students and graduates have featured in the local and national press. So don’t just take our word for it – see for yourself what they are doing in their new careers.
Featured Press Coverage
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Bright spark Andy starts up all over again
27th October 2011
When businessman Andy Kirton wanted a change of career he decided it was time to roll up his sleeves again. Andy from Rugby, had been running his own recruitment company since... More 
Christchurch man goes green
28th July 2011
Andrew McMullen, 37, said he became "bored" with his job as an export manager, despite having a good salary, pension plan, company car and job security. He wanted more control over his work... More-
Student Shortlisted for Britain's Top Tradesman
11th May 2011
Lloyd Wilson, who trained as an electrical installer with New Career Skills and went on to set up his own company, has made it into the final 10 of ‘Britain's Top Tradesman’. The competition, run by Screwfix... More -
I landed a plumb position
12th August 2010
"It was difficult when I heard my job was being axed - with the credit crunch nobody wants to lose their job. I had a slight wobble. After all, I'd been teaching IT in colleges for 15 years... More
Student Press Coverage
Trading Places For My Kids
A dad who gave up his well paid city job and the perks that went with it. To spend more time with his family says it's the best decision... More
Ruislip resident makes drastic career change
to be with family
Mark could have stayed in his £50k a year job, treated himself to a flashy car. But instead the 50-year-old from Middlesex, decided to change careers and become an electrician... More
Detective sergeant to property business
Dave Masters previously worked as a Detective Sergeant. After taking a career break, he retrained in plumbing and now runs his own property development business... More
New company founded by former bobby
Former policeman Dave served two years as a beat officer before moving into CID and being promoted to detective sergeant. But in 2009, after some 15 years in the force it was time for a change... More
Bright spark Andy starts up all over again
27th October 2011When businessman Andy Kirton wanted a change of career he decided it was time to roll up his sleeves again. Andy from Rugby, had been running his own recruitment company since... More
Christchurch man goes green
28th July 2011Andrew McMullen, 37, said he became "bored" with his job as an export manager, despite having a good salary, pension plan, company car and job security. He wanted more control over his work... More
Student Shortlisted for Britain's Top Tradesman
11th May 2011Lloyd Wilson, who trained as an electrical installer with New Career Skills and went on to set up his own company, has made it into the final 10 of ‘Britain's Top Tradesman’. The competition, run by Screwfix... More
Career change puts Val on the right path
10th February 2011For Val, making the decision to retrain in a practical job after university has completely changed his life. He says that taking the leap and becoming an electrician kickstarted a new era for him... More
New career at 46 puts company director in the fast lane
25th January 2011Glenn from Anchorage Park, ran a successful health and safety business for more than a decade, working with huge clients and even celebrities across the UK. However, after 11 years in the health and safety industry... More
Green future for Dorchester
12th November 2010
Gary moved his life and family to Dorchester in 2009, with the dream of setting up his own ‘green’ company. Gary had past experience of the engineering industry and decided to look for courses... More
Following in his father's footsteps a plumb job for Antony
29th September 2010
Antony, 28, had been working in telesales, but, after feeling unfulfilled, decided to take a leaf out of his father’s book and switch to a more hands-on career. The former telesales worker retrained... More
I landed a plumb position
12th August 2010"It was difficult when I heard my job was being axed - with the credit crunch nobody wants to lose their job. I had a slight wobble. After all, I'd been teaching IT in colleges for 15 years... More
Ex-Trucker gains new plumb role
25th June 2010
Truck driver Salvatore has had enough of life behind the wheel and is now tapping into his DIY skills. The 45 year old took the bold move to set up on his own after the stress of... More
Ex-rodeo rider changes his job
26th May 2010
Former rodeo rider Martin Cornell is training for a new career... His future plans will also see him concentrate on renewable materials to cater for a demand in green plumbing...More
On course to be a live wire
26th January 2010
Barry Hunt, a petty office in the Navy for 23 years is among those it has helped. He took an electrical installation course at New Career Skills and has now started his own business...More
How one ex-army man diversified to thrive
19th January 2010In tough times they say to survive in business sometimes you have to diversify - and that is exactly what Cumbrian man Simon Hance has done....More
"I'm a professional rugby player but sustained a career threatening injury. I realised that I needed a skill. The NCS course fitted perfectly around my life..."
"The NCS package out classed the competitors and enabled me to get out into the industry quickly. I now own a successful electrical business..."
"I had become completely office bound at the age of 49 and decided I wanted to run my own business. I now have my own successful plumbing..." 
"At 44 I decided I wanted flexibility and a better work/life balance. Now I am running my own plumbing company and I have exactly that..."
"I wanted flexible hours and becoming an electrician could afford me that luxury. There is a crying need for more skilled women electricians..."
"I'm yet to finish the course, but I have still started up my own business importing, selling and installing solar systems. I think I will have a great future..."