North West Regional College (NWRC)

SWIPE TO SEE: Short part time courses starting soon!!!! We have a number of short part time courses starting from April that will help to boost your employability and build on your knowledge. These courses are great way to upskill in a short period of time alongside other commitments you have. Apply now: https://shorturl.at/CmrgA #NWRC #ShortCourse #PartTimeCourse

MEET JACK👋 Jack currently studies the Level 2 Diploma in Business Administration and aspires to work in the medical administration industry. As part of his work experience with NWRC, he was able to gain valuable experience and knowledge in a medical environment which have helped to build his skills for the future. Go #FromHereToCareer with hundreds of different courses at NWRC - apply now: www.nwrc.ac.uk/fulltime #NWRC #FullTime 

It's officially Spring!🌼  The Spring Equinox is the time to refresh your mind and the perfect opportunity for new beginnings. If you're looking for a change in career path or a new venture it isn't too late to apply for September 2025! Look at our course options and apply now: www.nwrc.ac.uk/fulltime

Learning Link were delighted to welcome local charity FOYLE DOWN SYNDROME TRUST LIMITED to our Strand Road campus this morning. Staff and Students were encouraged to rock their odd socks and join the group in their 'Down Right Fit' programme, delivered by the young people in celebration of World Down Syndrome Awareness day. The inspirational group led attendees in fun fitness activities and taught Makaton. A huge thank you to Foyle Down Syndrome Trust for providing us with a fantastic Friday morning.

Catherine McLaughlin, Lecturer in Beauty Therapy at our Strand Road campus, has been running weekly makeup master classes for our staff as part of our Health and Wellbeing programme for employees. Over the 3 weeks, staff were able to learn tips and tricks to do their makeup and skincare to help them feel empowered and confident. It was a brilliant workshop that was enjoyed by all who attended. #NWRC #BeautyTherapy #HealthandWellbeing 

Take a look back at the Rotary Chef heats hosted at our Strand Road campus last week, where our students competed for a place in the finals in front of house and in the kitchen!    Thanks again to the judges from Bishops Gate Hotel and the Rotary Club. Our winners Emmet Hargan, Liam Walsh and Jamie Harkin will go on to the regional finals on May 1. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eY8QreSE   #NWRC #Hospitality

Pat Marty, Chief Government & International Relations Office, and Andrew Pace, Vice President for Enrollment & Academic Operations at Pennsylvania College of Technology visited NWRC today as part of their visit to the North West. They spent this morning catching up with Violet Toland, Curriculum Lead for HE at NWRC, and Bronagh Fikri, International and European Projects Officer at NWRC. This afternoon they visited Springtown Campus meeting curriculum teams from Engineering, Construction and Sustainability and Business, Media and Technology. Proud to have these connections with international colleges to bring new prospects and opportunities to students in our region.

HAPPY STAGE SPRING SHOWCASE It was an absolute pleasure to welcome the young people from the Happy Stage project with the Millennium Forum to the Foyle Theatre yesterday evening to perform their Spring Showcase. We are the proud principal partner of the Happy Stage project, which helps local learners to explore the topic of mental health through the performing arts. Millennium Forum Theatre & Conference Centre #NWRC #PerformingArts #HappyStage

Our careers team were delighted to attend the UCAS Discovery event today at the Eikon Centre in Lisburn, along with the other 5 FE colleges in Northern Ireland. The team are attending again tomorrow to offer support and guidance to prospective students on their next steps and the courses that are available at NWRC.   #NWRC #FurtherEducation Further Education Northern Ireland

NWRC HAIRDRESSING STUDENT REACHES THE FINALS Hairdressing student Shannon Doherty, from our Limavady campus, is in Birmingham this week for the 2025 Concept Hair Learner of the Year Awards and is through to the finals of the Avant Gard category! Best of luck in the competition Shannon!! #NWRC #Hairdressing