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Former Students Playing Key Role in Development of Northern Regional College’s New Ballymena Campus

Tuesday
15th April 2025

Almost forty years after studying Construction at Northern Regional College in Ballymena, two alumni have returned to their old ‘stomping ground’, this time playing a pivotal role in developing the College’s new Ballymena campus. Colin Michael from Maghera and Richard Lennox from Cullybackey first crossed paths in the mid-1980s while completing an ONC in Construction Studies at Ballymena Technical College. After following different career paths, they reunited in 2022 when both became involved in the Colleges’ redevelopment project.

NORTHERN REGIONAL COLLEGE EXPANDS COURSE OFFERING AT MAGHERAFELT CAMPUS

Wednesday
9th April 2025

Northern Regional College has announced a significant expansion of its course provision at its Magherafelt campus, aligning with the College’s long-term strategic vision and strategy. This investment signals a commitment to sustainable growth, further enhancing the campus’s reputation as a leading centre for education and skills development in Mid Ulster.

NORTHERN REGIONAL COLLEGE AND SCOUTS NI PARTNER FOR INSPIRING TASTER SESSIONS

Wednesday
2nd April 2025

Northern Regional College recently welcomed young people from Scouts NI for an engaging series of taster sessions at its Causeway Campus in Coleraine. The new collaboration, which took place on Wednesday, 26th March, provided Scouts NI aged 10-18 with the opportunity to experience a variety of subject areas, offering valuable insights into potential career paths and skill development.

NI TRAINEESHIPS: EMPOWERING YOUNG PEOPLE AND EMPLOYERS FOR A BRIGHTER FUTURE

Monday
24th March 2025

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.

Northern 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.

Industry 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.