Studying construction at Northern Regional College was the right decision one for Jack Neill, a young Coleraine man employed as a Higher Level Apprentice with Herons Bros Ltd., the main contractor for the College’s new landmark campus in the town. With 6 GCSEs under his belt and an interest in working in the construction industry, Jack explains that while he was keen to continue his studies, he was never a fan of exams.
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Northern Regional College, in partnership with Northern Health and Social Care Trust, is supporting Dying Matters Week (May 8 – May 14, 2023). This builds on last year’s successful launch of the Death Positive Library and ‘Read Yourself Well’ project at the College’s Ballymena campus which saw the introduction of reading materials on dying, death and bereavement to allow staff and students to explore the subject from different perspectives.
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A preview of the world-class learning environment planned for Northern Regional College’s new Coleraine campus was provided to invited guests during a recent site visit. Fully funded by the Department for the Economy, the new £40 million campus forms part of a wider £85 million capital investment to provide new campuses for the College in both Coleraine and Ballymena. Heron Bros is the main contractor for both projects.
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A fourth year electrical installation apprentice at Northern Regional College is in the running for an Apprentice of the Year Award. Ben Brown from Carrickfergus, who is employed by Larne based electrical testing experts ICSS Ltd, is a finalist in the Apprentice of the Year category for Northern Ireland’s Electrical Awards 2023.
Continue ReadingNorthern Regional College and Vineyard Compassion Help People Get Back on Track
Friday
28th April 2023
Northern Regional College’s Business Engagement Team continues to help local businesses and organisations innovate and grow by offering flexible training options. Earlier this year, the team delivered accredited training programmes, including Basic Food Hygiene, Health & Safety for Construction, Barista training and employability workshops for the Coleraine based charity, Vineyard Compassion.
Continue ReadingNorthern Regional College Computing Students Recognised by Young Enterprise NI
Thursday
27th April 2023
Northern Regional College computing students were among the bright young stars recognised at the Young Enterprise Northern Ireland 2023 glittering awards ceremony. The students’ fledging business, AdjeTech, which produced and sold 3D memorabilia, was presented with a Special Recognition Award in the Start Up category - one of just two awards presented to FE Colleges and universities on the night.
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