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Explore Our College Industry Development Hubs

Ready to supercharge your skills and turn those dreams into reality? At Accrington and Rossendale College, our Industry Development Hubs are here to transform the way you learn, work, and thrive in your chosen field, offering hands-on training and expert support to help you succeed.

Welcome to a New Kind of Learning

Our hubs are designed to inspire and empower you! Picture yourself learning from industry experts, working with the latest tech, and gaining hands-on experience that gives you an edge. Whatever your goals, we’re here to help you achieve them – and then some!

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Here’s what makes our Industry Development Hubs so extraordinary:

  • Employer partnerships with over 150 top organisations to shape your learning experience
  • Guaranteed 35 hours of work experience to prepare you for the workplace
  • Courses co-developed with industry to ensure your skills are job-ready
  • Innovative learning spaces that mirror professional environments
  • Opportunities for regional, national, and even international placements

What You Can Study

Our Industry Development Hubs cover a wide range of skills and disciplines, including:
  • Construction
  • Creative Media
  • Education and Early Years
  • Hair and Beauty
  • Law, Justice and Protective Services
  • Motor Vehicle
  • Sport

No matter your passion, you’ll find a course that brings you closer to your dream career.

Skills and Opportunities That Shape Your Future

When you join one of our Industry Development Hubs, it’s about so much more than courses and classrooms. You’re stepping into experiences that’ll make you stand out anywhere you go. Here are just a few perks coming your way:

  • Specialist tutors with industry experience to guide your learning
  • Access to financial support for work placements, travel, and other essentials
  • Insightful guest lectures from leaders in your field
  • Cutting-edge virtual reality experiences replicating real-world scenarios
  • Opportunities to compete in regional and national skills competitions

This isn’t just learning. It’s levelling up!

Own Your Future

Our hubs are developed with your success in mind. By choosing the Industry Development Hubs at Accrington and Rossendale College, you’ll gain not only the qualifications you need but also unrivalled industry connections, first-hand experience, and the confidence to thrive in your chosen career.

We can’t wait to support you as you take the next bold step in shaping your future!

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