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.
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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.
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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.
Continue ReadingNorthern 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.
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A Newtownabbey student who attends Northern Regional College has been highly commended in the Further Education Student of the Year category at the OCN NI Learner Endeavour Awards 2021. Savanna is doing Route 2 Work, the first in a series of four inclusive learning programmes offered by the College. She was nominated by her lecturer, Rhonda Brady who said she impressed, not only by Savanna’s motivation and enthusiasm, but her positive attitude and willingness to help others.
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Northern Regional College has ‘teamed up’ with IFA premier league club Ballymena United to offer an innovative opportunity to talented young footballers who wish to combine their skills on the pitch with their studies. The new BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development (Ballymena United Academy) will combine a professional football training programme with an accredited qualification, giving skilled players a unique opportunity to develop both on and off the field.
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