Accrington and Rossendale College goes from strength to strength as it celebrates rise in National Achievement Rate Tables
Accrington and Rossendale College is continuing to go from strength to strength – boosting its position in the newly published National Achievement Rate Tables following its successful merger with Nelson and Colne College. Within 18 months of the merger, the shared benefits of joining forces with a leading College Group are coming to the fore, […]
Accrington and Rossendale College moves to online teaching to support the continuation of students’ studies
Principal of Nelson and Colne College Group appointed as National Leader in Further Education
Nelson and Colne College Group Principal Amanda Melton has been appointed to a national team of 11 FE College leaders to drive developments in the College sector. The Department for Education role provides mentoring and support to other FE Colleges with an ambition to improve their curriculum, local responsiveness, or financial efficiency. NLFEs are able […]
Painting and Decorating Apprentice Jackson making great strides with support of Nelson and Colne College Group
A chance brush with Painting and Decorating has seen an Apprentice from Clitheroe make great progress in his trade. Jackson Whalley, 18, is working towards his Level 1 Painting and Decorating Apprenticeship with Nelson and Colne College Group and his Clitheroe-based uncle Simon Thompson of Thompson Décor. Jackson has not looked back since making the […]
Motor Engineers in the driving seat with their careers after Apprenticeships with Nelson and Colne College Group
Two future Motor Engineers are in the driving seat with their careers thanks to the Nelson and Colne College Group Apprenticeship offer. Recently completed Level 3 Motor Engineering Apprentice James Mitchell and new starter Joe Clarke, both at Graham’s of Colne Ltd, had the opportunity to share how their career is travelling in the right […]
New Centre Principal to lead multi-million pound transformed Accrington and Rossendale College
Progress on the multi-million pound transformation of Accrington and Rossendale College’s facilities is continuing apace, and a new Centre Principal has been appointed for the campus. Morag Davis, Assistant Principal for Technical Curriculum across the Nelson and Colne College Group, has taken up the position and will be the designated lead from the Group’s Senior […]
Apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering options on offer at Nelson and Colne College Group’s Careers Expo
Young people at the start of their employment journey and those who are seeking a career change are invited to the Nelson and Colne College Group’s annual Apprenticeships and Careers Expo. The Apprenticeships and Careers Expo will be held at Nelson and Colne College on Wednesday 5 February from 5pm until 7pm, and visitors will […]
Robert thanks Accrington and Rossendale College for supporting his Civil Engineering career aspiration
A Civil Engineer from East Lancashire is charting fully qualified status and thanks Accrington and Rossendale College for supporting his drive towards developing his professional credentials. Thirty-seven-year-old Robert Gregg, from Sabden, is a Development Support Technician in Lancashire County Council’s Highways and Transport department, and is well on the way to achieving a Distinction in […]
College students gain expert insight and develop vital skills during Industry Careers Days
Almost 900 vocational students at Nelson and Colne College and Accrington and Rossendale College have gained valuable insight into a range of career opportunities during a series of Industry Careers Days. Students studying Business, Childcare, Creative and Media, Engineering, Hair and Beauty, Health and Social Work Professions, Science, Sport and the Burnley FC Shadow Youth […]
Upskill and improve your credentials through Professional Skills qualifications with Nelson and Colne College Group
Anyone seeking to upskill or improve their professional credentials in the new year now can with a range of short course qualifications offered by Nelson and Colne College and Accrington and Rossendale College. A series of adult advice events will be held in January where visitors can find out more about the wide range of […]