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 […]
Success in volume for students in regional hairdressing heats
Students from Nelson and Colne and Accrington and Rossendale College won multiple regional heats at the Association of Hairdressers and Therapists (AHT) competition. The AHT regional heats took place in Blackpool on Monday, 24 February, with colleges from throughout the North taking part. Nelson and Colne College and Accrington and Rossendale College students achieved: Xulekha […]
Nelson and Colne College Group senior leaders go back to the floor as part of National Apprenticeship Week
Senior leaders at Nelson and Colne College Group have taken on the role of an apprentice as part of National Apprenticeship Week. Nelson and Colne College Group’s Senior Leadership Team (SLT) stepped back from their usual roles and instead were hard at work as apprentice learners in areas such as construction, engineering, hairdressing and […]
Accrington and Rossendale College’s Motor Vehicle Department Receives Generous Equipment Donation from Ring Automotive
Accrington and Rossendale College’s Motor Vehicle department has received a significant boost thanks to a generous donation from Ring Automotive as part of their recent Motor Vehicle Industry Day. Ring Automotive kindly contributed over £2,000 worth of specialist equipment to support their students in their learning and practical skills development. Ayub Moosa, Head of Construction, […]
Accrington and Rossendale College Apprentice Receives National Recognition from Institute of Carpenters
An apprentice from Accrington and Rossendale College has received national recognition from the Institute of Carpenters for his craftsmanship creating an elliptical table for a family member as part of his final year projects. Alongside the highly commended recognition, Luke Jackson won vouchers worth more than £300 from leading tool manufacturers to add to his […]
NCCG Hosts Secondary School Students Exploring Digital Futures as part of Cyber Education Week
Secondary school students from across East Lancashire have been immersing themselves in the world of technology and cyber education as part of Lancashire Cyber Education Week (3rd – 7th February). Year 10 students from Marsden Heights, The Hollins, and Hyndburn Academy participated in hands-on sessions at Accrington and Rossendale College, while Colne Primet Academy students […]
9,600 Bricks Donated to Support Accrington and Rossendale Bricklaying Students
9,600 bricks have been donated to Accrington and Rossendale College to help bricklaying students learn their craft. The generous donation of high-quality bricks was made by Michelmersh Brick Holdings PLC to Bricklaying Level 1 learners on 14th January 2025. The materials will be used in the students’ hands-on training, providing an invaluable opportunity to enhance […]