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

We were delighted to meet former student Clare Anderson when she called into Open Day at Limavady campus with her daughter. Clare’s journey from a young student at NWRC Limavady to becoming the Head of Learning and Development for a nursing company is a fantastic example of how adaptability, and the right support can lead to success. Clare who left school with just two GCSEs started her career journey at NWRC Limavady where she studied catering alongside food service. She said: “I'd urge any school leavers to visit NWRC before trying to flee the nest to other countries or cities. NWRC has so many courses and different opportunities to offer and it's right on our doorstep. I am so pleased to see how far this college has come from when I was only 16 years old walking through the gates, it's an amazing college with so many great courses and opportunities. “I was very nervous at 16 years old leaving school with only 2 GCSEs but after a chat with a careers advisor at the NWRC I felt confident that I could get a job, it's what you put in that matters, there's options out there, and lucky for us they are under the one roof. “I left college and went straight into employment working my way up the ladder into management. “At 33 I changed my career paths completely and studied medical, with adult learning it and I am now head of learning and development for a nursing company based in Belfast. So, it goes to show we can change our career paths over and over if we want to. “My daughter will also be attending NWRC this year and I am fully confident that she will receive the best of the best training and development for her future.”

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