College student wins prestigious award
Accrington and Rossendale College student wins prestigious award On Tuesday 17th April, level two Painting and Decorating apprentice, Megan Talbot, took home second place for the Johnstone’s Paints Young Painter of the Year award. Now in its 14th year, Johnstone’s Young Painter of the Year is a prestigious painting and decorating competition which aims to […]
Q&A With Andy Holt
Accrington and Rossendale College host a Q&A with Andy Holt about his apprenticeship journey Taking to the stage after an insightful introduction to Accrington’s footballing history over the last 140 years, Andy Holt spent an hour with students at Accrington and Rossendale College on Monday to talk about the importance of community, connections and education […]
Students Compete to Secure £2000 Prize
Students Compete to Secure £2000 Prize On Friday 13th April, BTEC Level 2 Media and ICT students from Accrington and Rossendale College will be presenting a self-produced digital project at EKM, Preston, to be in with the chance of winning £2000. Students Compete to Secure £2000 Prize – 20 students were joined by external organisation, […]
Annual Apprenticeship Awards Celebration
Accrington and Rossendale College hold annual awards evening to celebrate apprentices On Thursday 8th March 2018, Accrington and Rossendale College held their annual awards evening to celebrate the achievements of their apprentices. “The awards evening takes place as a means to celebrate the success of our apprentices,” said Lynda Mason, Interim Principal, “We are very […]
International hockey player visits Accrington and Rossendale College
International hockey player visits Accrington and Rossendale College Charlotte Hartley, former international hockey player who has played for the England and Germany Squad, visited Accrington and Rossendale College on Thursday 8th March – International Women’s Day – to talk to students about her career and overcoming hurdles to succeed. International hockey player visit “I was […]
Accrington and Rossendale College are making good progress
‘Accrington and Rossendale College graded Good – Ofsted’ Accrington and Rossendale College are delighted by the January Ofsted inspection which gave the college a ‘good’ rating for overall effectiveness. The report states that: Learners and apprentices develop the knowledge and skills they need for further study or work The quality of teaching, learning and assessment […]
College secure 37 apprenticeships with Manchester City Council
Accrington and Rossendale College secure 37 apprenticeships with Manchester City Council 37 New Apprenticeships with Accrington and Rossendale College Solus training provider status for Accrington and Rossendale College 37 apprenticeships – Manchester City Council – Accrington and Rossendale College is delighted to announce that it has secured the training for 37 apprentices with Manchester City […]
Apprentices bring the 85 year old firestation building back to life
Accrington and Rossendale College Apprentices bring the 85 year old firestation building back to life Carpentry apprentices from Accrington and Rossendale College have been working with Hambling Construction to bring life back to the old fire station in Accrington Town Centre with a £2 million refurbishment of the grade II listed building. The building, which […]
Accrington and Rossendale College host the launch of revolutionary new health programme, X-PERT Weight
X-PERT Weight are combating the UK obesity crisis- through evidence and education. Accrington and Rossendale College hired out their 160 seat presentation theatre as a venue, giving the ideal backdrop for an exclusive, invite only event, on the morning of Wednesday 24th January 2018. The X-PERT team take to the stage for the live filming […]
Win for Students at Institute of Carpenters Craft Competition
Students win at Institute of Carpenters Craft Competition Two regional wins at Institute of Carpenters Craft Competition for Accrington and Rossendale Students Students win at Institute of Carpenters Craft Competition – Matthew Killoran and Oliver Shipstone of Accrington and Rossendale College were delighted to be regional winners of the Institute of Carpenters Craft Competition which […]