Accrington and Rossendale College students celebrate exceptional results and continued excellence
New partnership with Nouveau HD Beauty Group brings industry-standard training to Accrington and Rossendale College students

Accrington and Rossendale College (ARC) has announced a new partnership with Nouveau HD Beauty Group, bringing professional-grade products from HD Brows and Nouveau Lashes into its Distinction Hair and Beauty Salon. The collaboration means Level 2 and Level 3 Beauty students will now train using the same tools and products trusted by industry professionals, helping […]
YESSS Electrical sparks new partnership with Accrington and Rossendale College
Nelson and Colne College Group secures strategic apprenticeship contract with Lancashire County Council
Double win for NCCG students in prestigious national hairdressing competition
Nelson and Colne College Group announces multimillion-pound investment into state-of-the-art digital and health care facilities

Nelson and Colne College Group (NCCG) has announced a transformative £2 million investment into two brand new, state-of-the-art Industry Innovation Hubs (IIH). Focused on sectors with identified skills shortages, the investment will enhance the student experience and ensure students are equipped with the industry-standard skills and learning environments to prepare them for the world of […]
Nelson and Colne College Group students make local impact during National Volunteering Week

Students from Nelson and Colne College Group (NCCG) rolled up their sleeves to help transform the Pendleside Hospice car park. Over the course of three days, more than 30 students dedicated their time and effort to clearing overgrown foliage, helping make the area more accessible for both residents and visitors. The students involved in the […]
Engineering the future: Accrington and Rossendale College welcomes final round of skills competition

Problem-solving students motored on as Accrington and Rossendale College (ARC) hosted the final event of this year’s Lancashire Colleges’ Skills Competition. The college, part of the Nelson and Colne College Group (NCCG), was the setting for the Automotive Skills final of the prestigious 11-stage competition, with the teams watched by visiting MP Sarah Smith. The […]
New board member welcomed to Nelson and Colne College Group

Jenifer Burden MBE has been welcomed to the board at Nelson and Colne College Group. Jenifer brings with her extensive education and policy experience alongside a passion for how local areas build coherent pathways for technical education. Director of Programmes for the Gatsby Foundation, and senior lead on a number of Gatsby’s programmes to support […]
Celebrity hairdresser Andrew Barton brings award-winning ABLE programme to Lancashire

Nelson and Colne College Group (NCCG) has partnered with celebrity hairdresser Andrew Barton to become an ABLE Centre of Excellence, making it the only education provider within a 20-mile radius to offer access to exclusive resources, masterclasses, and in-person training from Andrew himself. The Andrew Barton London Education (ABLE) programme is a structured, two-year scholarship […]