Northern Regional College graduate ‘wants to make a difference to the lives of others’
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6th June 2022
Kyona Kelly has graduated from Northern Regional College’s Ballymena campus after completing a Foundation Degree in Health & Social Care. When discussing why she decided to study at the College, Kyona saw it as a gateway to attend university and “build a foundation of knowledge” for herself after finishing school.
Continue ReadingMechanical Manufacturing & Engineering builds the foundations for Larne graduate’s success
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6th June 2022
Larne’s John Irwin has graduated from Northern Regional College’s Farm Lodge Campus, in Ballymena, after completing a Foundation Degree in Mechanical Manufacturing & Engineering. Once he left school, John decided that an apprenticeship was the right route for him and, through an apprenticeship scheme, he was able to complete a Level 2 and Level 3 in Mechanical Manufacturing & Engineering.
Continue ReadingNorthern Regional College Social & Community Work student “always wanted to help support families”
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6th June 2022
Celine Taggart, a HNC Social and Community Work student, has graduated from Northern Regional College’s Newtownabbey campus after making the decision to change career after more than 20 years working in pharmacy. Reflecting on why she decided to change careers after 23 years, she said she had an “underlying passion” for working with and helping children.
Continue ReadingNorthern Regional College graduate eager to make his mark on Draperstown family business
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6th June 2022
Draperstown construction student James Flanagan has graduated from Northern Regional College. James, who studied a Foundation Degree in Construction Engineering with Surveying for three years after completing a Level 2 and Level 3 in Joinery before completing his Foundation Degree at the College, plans to go into the world of work “to really use the skills” he has gained during his studies.
Continue ReadingAccountancy apprentice from Northern Regional College endorses being able to ‘earn as you learn’
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6th June 2022
Hannah Millar from Coleraine, a Higher Level Accountancy Apprentice with MCL InsureTech, was among the Northern Regional College students to celebrate at the College’s Higher Education graduation ceremony in Ballymena. Hannah works in the company’s accounts department and, while it took her a few years to find her employment niche, she really enjoys her current role.
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Andrew Stevenson a HLA / Foundation Degree Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering student, has graduated from Northern Regional College. After initially attending university upon completing his A-Levels, Andrew soon decided this wasn’t the right route for him at that time. Now studying Mechanical Engineering at Ulster University, he works for precast concrete manufacturer FP McCann.
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