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 […]
Boost your career prospects in 2020 with a university level qualification at Nelson and Colne College Group
Adult learners who are looking to enhance their career prospects with a university level qualification now have an expanded range of Higher Education options with the Nelson and Colne College Group. University level qualifications are renowned for having a transformative effect on career prospects, and even more adult learners in East Lancashire and beyond can […]
Newly-formed College Group achieves highest possible grade of ‘significant progress’ after Ofsted monitoring visit
Accrington and Rossendale College has made ‘significant progress’ in raising the standards of learners’ and Apprentices’ education under the new Nelson and Colne College Group, according to Ofsted. After a monitoring visit in October, Ofsted inspectors graded three key areas of provision as having made ‘significant progress’ – the highest achievable grade – within a […]
Nelson and Colne College Group deliver festive cheer through heart-warming ‘Cards for Kindness’ initiative
Staff and learners within the Nelson and Colne College Group have got into the seasonal spirit by creating several hundred Christmas greetings ready to deliver this festive season. For the second consecutive year, Nelson and Colne College, Lancashire Adult Learning and Accrington and Rossendale College have leant a helping hand in the run up to […]
Another chance to view transformed facilities at Accrington and Rossendale College with School Leaver Open Event
Accrington and Rossendale College will open its doors again to welcome in prospective students and their families to its Year 11 Open Event this month. The College’s doors will open up to visitors on Wednesday 13 November between 5.30pm and 7.30pm when there will be another chance to come and discover what life is like […]