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It’s hard to believe how much my life has changed since joining KAB seating in November 2022. Back then, I didn’t even know what welding was! I’m now a KAB-qualified welder with my EPA coming up in March and here’s a little about what I’ve learnt so far.
Without a doubt, you’ll know when it’s Mental Health Awareness Week. Your social media feeds will be full of reminders to call your family, check-in on your friends and, finally, to take care of yourself. While the week itself doesn’t come around until May, I really believe you should remain aware of your mental health every week.
I am currently enrolled on a Level 3 Business course at Northampton College, which has been enjoyable so far, with friendly peers and teachers. This week, I completed a work experience placement in the marketing team at Northampton College as part of my course. Here's how it went...
By Victoria Murphy, Head of Marketing, 5 April 2022
Salon life is something I’ve become quite accustomed to over the years. My best friends run a beautiful salon in Market Harborough called Mooi, and I love nothing more than having a treatment or two. Research suggests that activities involved in maintaining beauty positively influence our emotional and physical well-being. They create positive internal experiences that can result in decreased stress, as well as identifiable benefits to the body and brain.
By Liam Kelly, Level 3 Business student, 21 March 2022
I am currently a student completing a Level 3 business course with Northampton College. Learning at the College has been a fantastic experience and has provided me with the crucial knowledge and qualifications to progress further within business, particularly marketing.
