The Northern Ireland Traineeship programme has achieved outstanding success since its launch three years ago, providing young people with valuable skills, practical experience, and qualifications that are leading to meaningful employment opportunities across the region. Solely delivered within the Further Education (FE) sector, the programme has become an essential pathway for those seeking to gain a strong foothold in the workforce.
Continue ReadingNorthern Regional College Marks International Women’s Day With Primark Construction Site Visit
Wednesday
12th March 2025
To celebrate International Women’s Day, Northern Regional College organised a special visit to the construction site of the highly anticipated new Primark store at Fairhill Shopping Centre in Ballymena. The visit, spearheaded by Cherith Simpson, Lecturer in Construction & Built Environment at the College, aimed to encourage female students to consider a career in construction. Female pupils from local post-primary schools in the Ballymena area, along with Northern Regional College Construction students, had the opportunity to gain a first-hand insight into the world of construction.
Continue ReadingIndustry Leading Companies Pledge Support to NRC Electrical Installation Apprentices
Monday
3rd March 2025
Northern Regional College has received a significant boost as two leading industry companies, Ansell Lighting and FuseBox, have pledged their support to the Electrical Installation Apprenticeship course. This partnership, spearheaded by Electrical Installation Lecturer Iain McCart, aims to provide students with invaluable industry insight and hands-on experience with state-of-the-art electrical components.
Continue ReadingNorthern Regional College Students Shine in Inter-Campus Beauty and Nail Technology Competitions
Thursday
27th February 2025
Beauty Therapy and Nail Technology students at Northern Regional College have showcased their exceptional talent and technical skills in the highly anticipated inter-campus competitions, recently held at the Causeway Campus in Coleraine.
Continue ReadingNORTHERN REGIONAL COLLEGE CELEBRATES SUCCESS AT SKILLBUILD NI 2025 INTER-CAMPUS HEATS
Thursday
27th February 2025
Forty five Apprentices and Trainees from Northern Regional College showcased their talents at the annual inter-campus heats of SkillBuild NI 2025, the UK’s largest multi-trade competition for young students and apprentices. Governed by the Construction Industry Training Board NI (CITB NI), SkillBuild NI provides a platform for participants to demonstrate their expertise across various construction-related disciplines.
Continue ReadingNorthern Regional College Celebrates Upcoming Move to New Ballyema Campus at Recent Open Day
Wednesday
19th February 2025
Northern Regional College recently welcomed hundreds of prospective students, along with their families and friends to Open Day events at its Farm Lodge and Trostan Avenue Campuses in Ballymena.
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