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Northern Regional College Lecturer Wins Prestigious Teaching Award at the 2021 BTEC Awards

Wednesday
7th July 2021

The exceptional achievements of Northern Regional College lecturer Siobhan McEldowney have been celebrated as she was awarded the prestigious Bronze BTEC Award for Tutor of the Year 2021. As a lecturer in Health and Social Care, Siobhan has over 20 years of teaching experience and was recognised by her colleagues for her passion and drive to support learners. The Maghera woman’s hard work and dedication was celebrated at the 11th anniversary of Pearson’s annual BTEC Awards hosted online on 7th July 2021.

Northern Regional College has celebrated its students’ resilience, determination and success with its annual Student Recognition Awards. Traditionally known as a high point in the academic calendar, the awards allow Northern Regional College staff, students and employers to have the opportunity to celebrate student achievements, ensuring that students who go above and beyond are recognised and congratulated.

Online project to enhance apprenticeships goes live

Thursday
24th June 2021

As the end of another academic year approaches, school leavers face a myriad of choices and have some important decisions to make. Should they stay on at school, look for work or consider an apprenticeship or other training opportunities? Recognising how difficult it can be to navigate these next step, Northern Regional College, in collaboration with the other Further Education colleges in Northern Ireland, has produced a package of resources to promote and enhance apprenticeship schemes.

Higher Level Apprenticeship in Computing

Friday
18th June 2021

Higher Level Apprenticeships (HLA) offer a ‘win-win’ situation for those involved by delivering work-based training and qualifications to employees and a financial incentive to employers. Jordan Gaw from Ballyclare is a second year Computing apprentice at Northern Regional College. Through the HLA he spends four days per week with his employer Hutchinson Engineering in Kilrea and the remaining day in the College’s Farm Lodge Campus in Ballymena engaging in classroom-based learning.

Northern Regional College Achieves Carers’ Federation Quality Standard

Tuesday
8th June 2021

Northern Regional College has achieved the Carers’ Federation Quality Standard in Carer Support accreditation as an acknowledgement of the College’s good practise and commitment to student carers. Head of Student Services, Stephen McCartney, the College’s designated Carers’ Lead, said the accreditation is recognition of the important contribution that carers make to society.

Northern Regional College Launch new Supply Chain and Logistics course for Higher Level Apprentices

Friday
4th June 2021

Economy Minister Diane Dodds has launched a new Supply Chain and Logistics course for Higher Level Apprentices at Northern Regional College. The course, funded by the Department for the Economy, is the only one of its kind in Northern Ireland and will ensure a pipeline of skilled talent flows to this important sector.