Nelson and Colne College Group Welcomes New Board Members
Nelson and Colne College Group (NCCG) has announced the appointment of three distinguished professionals to its Board. Arif Ahmad, Sarah Applewhite and Darren Hutton join the NCCG board, bringing with them extensive expertise across key sectors including finance, education and digital leadership. Arif and Darren are former pupils of the College, who have developed highly […]
Accrington and Rossendale College Apprentices Take Home First and Second at National Competition
Two apprentices from Accrington & Rossendale College (ARC) have achieved national recognition after their outstanding performances at the Painting and Decorating Association (PDA) Apprentice Paperhanger Competition. Competing against 36 contestants from seven colleges across the UK, Holly Duffy and Sam Farnworth demonstrated exceptional skill in paper hanging, achieving first and second place in the competition. […]
Nelson and Colne College Tops the Charts for Student Satisfaction
Nelson and Colne College have outstripped local and national Higher Education providers in this year’s National Student Survey (NSS). Results from this year’s survey – the largest of its kind in the world – shows Nelson and Colne College is number one for student satisfaction in Lancashire from those students asked about their experience of […]
Administering Care At Crucial Moment Wins Alysha Award
A seminar on the difficult subject of end-of-life care persuaded Alysha Starkie to take up a career working with seriously ill patients. And so impressed were judges by that choice, and her academic and vocational progress, that they made Alysha Starkie, Nelson and Colne College’s Apprentice of the Year. Now working in a Lancashire […]
Keira Caches-In On Childcare Learning At College
Accrington and Rossendale College student Keira Whelan-Baxter is on her way to a career as an early years educator – and impressed so much on her work placement, that her employer gave her a full-time job! Described by her nominator for the Level 3 Student of the Year Award as mature, popular with her peers […]
Game, Set, Nobody Is A Match For Rachel
Volunteer tennis coach and degree student Rachel Glendinning, was Nelson and Colne College Group’s Further Education Student of the Year. On course to achieve a first-class honours degree in Sports Coaching and Performance, Rachel preceded this qualification with a Distinction A* in her BTEC Level 3 Sports Diploma. In fact, she served up one of […]
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Student Shelley shortlisted for Lancashire Apprenticeship Awards
Student Shelley shortlisted for Lancashire Apprenticeship Awards A Nelson and Colne College student has been shortlisted for the Lancashire Apprenticeship Awards – and is encouraging others to following in her footsteps. Shelley Gill, 46, from Burnley, is one of the finalists in the Higher Apprentice of the Year category – where she will go head-to-head […]
Student Shelby gives silver gloss shine to national painting and decorating competition
A talented apprentice is delighted after an outstanding performance in a prestigious national painting and decorating skills competition. After winning her heat in the regional qualifiers of SkillBuild, Accrington and Rossendale College student Shelby Fitzakerly finished in an outstanding second place as 78 construction trainees competed in the national final – battling to be crowned […]
Nelson and Colne College Group Governor receives MBE
College Governor with long history of working in education recognised with MBE in New Year’s Honours for Services to Further Education One of Nelson and Colne College Group’s (NCCG) Governors, Christine Kenyon, has received an MBE for Services to Further Education in this year’s New Year’s Honours. The MBE recognises Christine’s significant contributions to and […]