Diamond Ambassadors

A student from Nelson and Colne College has been shortlisted for the prestigious Association of Colleges (AoC) Student of the Year Awards – Apprentice of the Year Shelley Gill, 47, from Burnley, is the only finalist from the North West and will compete against students from across the UK for the highly sought-after title. The AoC Student of the [...]

Nelson and Colne College Group (NCCG) has announced it has achieved the Silver Award under the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) for 2024. The accolade follows the NCCG’s Bronze Award in the same scheme last year, highlighting its continued dedication to supporting Defence and the wider Armed Forces community. The ERS was launched to honour employers who [...]

Renewable energy providers Green Shield Group (GSG) have announced an award-winning solar wall project at Addison Group, their third project focusing on solar wall technology within the aerospace and manufacturing industry. Addison Group, based in Lancashire appointed Green Shield Group to deliver a 70.98 kWp roof and wall solar PV system saving the business an additional £10,000 in energy [...]

Students from Nelson and Colne College Group University Centre were joined by an award-winning actor as they celebrated their graduation ceremony. More than 150 students gathered at Accrington Town Hall to mark their academic achievements at the college’s 2024 graduation ceremony. This year’s event was particularly special as local actor and proud advocate for Accrington, Julie Hesmondhalgh, received an Honorary [...]

A team of four Burnley College students have completed an enriching six-week work placement at the renowned Lancashire Archives. Abbie Whitehead (a former pupil at The Hollins, Accrington), Faith Henstock (a former pupil at Skipton Girls’ High School), Patrick Wilson and Paxton McNaught (both former pupils at Mount Carmel High School, Accrington) took advantage of this unique opportunity through [...]

Two apprentices from Accrington and Rossendale College (ARC) have achieved national recognition after their outstanding performances at the Painting and Decorating Association (PDA) Apprentice Paperhanger Competition. Competing against 36 contestants from seven colleges across the UK, Holly Duffy and Sam Farnworth demonstrated exceptional skill in paper hanging, achieving first and second place in the competition. Holly Duffy, a 22-year-old [...]

Burnley College is proud to announce its participation in a ground-breaking national trial, becoming one of the first UK colleges to offer innovative modular courses for degree-level learners. Officially the Number 1 College in England*, Burnley College is pioneering this new approach to education, offering exciting opportunities tailored to the specific needs of individuals and businesses. This initiative underscores Burnley [...]

Burnley College is proud to announce its participation in a ground-breaking national trial, becoming one of the first UK colleges to offer innovative modular courses for degree-level learners. Officially the Number 1 College in England*, Burnley College is pioneering this new approach to education, offering exciting opportunities tailored to the specific needs of individuals and businesses. This initiative underscores Burnley [...]

Nelson and Colne College students were treated to an unforgettable experience when players from Burnley Football Club made a special visit last month. The event, which took place at the Nelson campus, provided a unique opportunity for students to hear firsthand from four Clarets about their journeys in professional football, emphasising the importance of mental resilience in achieving success. [...]

Burnley College is delighted to reveal it has been highly commended in the Skill Provider category of the prestigious Be Inspired Business Awards (BIBAs) 2024. This accolade highlights Burnley College's exceptional commitment to providing outstanding skills training and development opportunities, cementing its position as a leading educational and training provider. The BIBAs, recognised as Lancashire's premier business awards, brings [...]