Apprenticeship Blog
National Apprenticeship Week 2022
Guess what? There has never been a better time to start an Apprenticeship with Nelson and Colne College Group! What is an Apprenticeship? An Apprenticeship…
College Group makes major investment in EV technology
Nelson and Colne College Group is investing almost a quarter of a million pounds in new equipment to train motor vehicle technicians and engineers in…
Warming hearts this Winter through ‘Cards for Kindness’ initiative
Nelson & Colne College Group have supported the wonderful festive campaign Cards for Kindness for a fourth year. Both students and staff at Nelson and…
College Students Get Their Glam On
Our lucky Beauty and Media make-up students jumped at the chance to WIN the opportunity to work with Blackburn-based cosmetics business Empress Me as well as their…
Fitness award for tutor Holly
College fitness tutor Holly Lynch has been named Female personal trainer of the year 2021 at a national awards ceremony. Holly, who teaches on our…
Destiny-Mya wins Intermediate Apprentice of the Year
Apprentice Destiny-Mya has been named winner of Intermediate Apprentice of the Year for the North West, in the National Apprenticeship Awards. Destiny-Mya Robinson, from Padiham,…
Collaboration with Kiistone
Tech start-up Kiistone has launched a new mentoring programme to encourage young people to consider a trade as a career. The Chorley company has developed…
Building the future
Our Construction and Motor Vehicle Department welcomed Tim Mullock, from Lancashire Luxury Developments and Kiistone. Tim gave a motivational presentation detailing the standards expected for…
Trade secrets shared!
Our Hair and Beauty students got to hear from industry experts, watch live demos and make important networking connections during our recent employer’s week! Lesley…
Inspiring students careers
Our Inspiration event with the Strategic employer forum for Level 2 transitions students has been a huge success! Local employers gave talks to our students…