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Georgia leading the way for women in engineering
Heading to university from college seemed like the natural path for Georgia Ashworth…until she was given an alternative to mull over. When she started college,…
Apprenticeship offers John career for life
A father of three young children and age 28, John Jacobs was worried he’d left it too late to take on the rigours of an…
Rising Star Rebecca proves the power of apprenticeships
When 18-year-old Rebecca McDermott joined the NHS in 2018 as a Level 2 Business Administration apprentice, she wasn’t sure where it might take her. Fast-forward…
Global designers, Panaz, proves the power of apprenticeships
Global designers and manufacturers, Panaz, are proving themselves as a true ambassador for apprenticeship learning at all levels. Not only does the Burnley business take…
Apprentice excellence celebrated in awards
Some of the region’s most industrious and successful apprentices and their employers were celebrated in an awards evening held by Nelson and Colne College Group…
Accrington and Rossendale College is Outstanding!
Staff and learners at Accrington and Rossendale College are celebrating after receiving an ‘outstanding’ rating in a new Ofsted inspection. The college is part of…
An exclusive interview with our Alumni Kimberley Kay
From the Alps to the beach, to the written word Kimberley Kay We spoke to author and illustrator, Kimberley Kay, following her recent book signing…
Painting and Decorating Apprentices perform under pressure!
Painting and Decorating Association (PDA) Premier Trophy Competition North West heat – 24 March 2022 Apprentices from across the North West headed to the excellent…
A great turn out for the North West heat – Guild of Bricklayers 2022 Competition
Accrington and Rossendale College were delighted to host and support the launch of the Guild of Bricklayers Competition 2022, a platform for learners to showcase…
Virtual Reality and Immersive Experiences – coming to a venue near you!
Following significant funding * two state-of-the-art, low carbon Virtual Reality (VR) hubs will soon be available at both Accrington and Rossendale College and Nelson and…
