Connect Inspires

Showing Northumberland’s young people what’s possible on their doorstep.

Connect Inspires is a career inspiration programme developed by Connect Northumberland that connects local employers with young people across the county through real workplace visits, hands-on activities and direct engagement with the people who work there. Free to participate in and open to schools across Northumberland, the programme gives students a genuine insight into the industries and career paths available right where they live.

Everything we do is focused on three things:

  1. Helping young people understand what careers are available in Northumberland
  2. Showing them that those careers are accessible – and local
  3. Giving them the confidence and inspiration to go after them

For our employers, it’s an opportunity to engage directly with their local community, develop their future talent pipeline and give their own people a chance to grow. Inspiring the generation coming up behind them.

Organon Employer Visit

Overview

What is Organon? Organon is a global pharmaceutical company dedicated to improving women’s health. The advanced North East facility manufactures, packages, and tests a variety of oral tablet treatments, supplying life-changing healthcare products to 140 countries worldwide. What students will see A behind-the-scenes look at global pharmaceutical supply and manufacturing. Students will discover how a […]

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15 Jul 2026

09:30AM – 12:30PM

Organon, Cramlington

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Osbit Employer Visit

Overview

What is Osbit? Osbit is an innovative offshore engineering company that creates complex, custom-built machines used to construct offshore wind farms. Operating at the forefront of the green energy transition, they design entirely bespoke engineering solutions to handle the unique challenges of building giant wind turbines out at sea. What students will see A look […]

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15 Jul 2026

01:00PM – 03:00PM

Osbit, Bates Terminal, Blyth

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AkzoNobel Employer Visit

Overview

What is AkzoNobel? AkzoNobel is a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility that produces world-famous paint brands like Dulux and Cuprinol. Designed to be the most advanced and sustainable paint plant in the world, the high-tech site has the capability to produce over 33,000 different colours of paint. What students will see A firsthand look at how automated […]

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6 Oct 2026

09:30AM – 12:30PM

AkzoNobel, Ashington

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Horizon Works Employer Visit

Overview

What is Horizon Works? Horizon Works is a marketing company that helps businesses in industries such as energy, automotive and engineering. We develop brands, build websites, create content, organise events and run social media. What students will see A chance to explore careers and opportunities in marketing, this event will provide students with an insight into the […]

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14 Oct 2026

09:30AM – 12:30PM

Energy Central Learning Hub, Blyth

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RENOLIT UK Employer Visit

Overview

What is RENOLIT UK? RENOLIT UK is a global plastics manufacturer that makes high-quality decorative films used by major brands like Wren and Howdens for kitchens, windows, and doors. Their core focus is on sustainability, engineering products that are reliable, affordable, and highly recyclable. What students will see Students will take a guided factory tour […]

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4 Nov 2026

09:30AM – 12:30PM

Renolit, Cramlington

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Arcinova Employer Visit

Overview

What is Arcinova? Arcinova is a global pharmaceutical development organisation with seven sites across the UK and USA. They research, test, and develop life-changing new medicines to treat diseases and improve patient quality of life worldwide. What students will see A firsthand look at how modern science operates globally. Students will discover that bringing a […]

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10 Nov 2026

09:30AM – 12:30AM

Arcinova, Alnwick

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Pharmaron Employer Visit

Overview

What is Pharmaron? Pharmaron’s Cramlington site is a major pharmaceutical facility in Northeast England. It specialises in safely manufacturing the active ingredients used in medicines, scaling them up from laboratory testing to massive, worldwide commercial production. What students will see An opportunity to experience industry roles you may never even knew existed and be excited […]

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12 Nov 2026

09:30AM – 12:30PM

Pharmaron, Cramlington

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