Southwark College students are being encouraged to make the most of opportunities beyond the classroom through the NCG Guarantee, a programme designed to help them develop valuable life skills, build confidence and gain recognition for their achievements.
The NCG Guarantee offers students a range of experiences alongside their studies, including enrichment activities, volunteering, extracurricular opportunities, tutorial sessions and community-based initiatives. By getting involved, students can work towards completing different elements of the programme and achieve recognition for their participation and contributions.
One of the key strands of the NCG Guarantee is Community, which celebrates students who make a positive difference to college life and the wider community. Whether through volunteering, supporting local initiatives or taking part in activities that benefit others, students have the opportunity to develop transferable skills, build connections and make a meaningful contribution.
Alongside the Community strand, students are also being encouraged to explore the Enterprise Challenge, a five-week series of quizzes designed to develop their understanding of financial awareness, money management, entrepreneurship and business skills.
The first challenge, Spot the Scam, helps students recognise online scams, suspicious messages and fraudulent job offers, equipping them with practical knowledge to make informed financial decisions. Students who fully engage with the Enterprise strand and complete the required activities can earn an Enterprise Badge, Certificate and Voucher. Those who complete all five weekly quizzes can also receive an additional reward through the programme's Above and Beyond achievement.
The NCG Guarantee recognises that success is about more than academic achievement. By taking part in activities across college and within their communities, students can develop confidence, strengthen their employability skills and gain recognition for the positive contributions they make.
Through the programme, Southwark College continues to encourage students to step outside their comfort zones, embrace new experiences and develop the skills and values that will support them in their future careers and communities.
Find out more about the NCG Guarantee and the opportunities it offers students to develop personally, professionally and within their communities at southwark.ac.uk/ncg-guarantee
