An engineering lecturer from Northampton College who has helped develop careers in the motorsport industry for several of his students has been shortlisted for a top national award.

Neil Tobin, who has worked in teaching for 10 years, is among the finalists for the coveted Lecturer of the Year' award, organised by Pearson.neil tobbin left[Neil Tobin Left]


He has played a leading role in securing work placements and apprenticeships for students at major local employers such as Mercedes AMG and Cosworth and also helped a number of students move on to full degree courses at University.