Two students who study on the award winning Level 3 TV and Film course at Northern Regional College, Ballymoney Campus were selected to travel to China with successful local company LSFX Productions to work as part of the crew at the World Barista Championship (WBC). Each year, WBC welcomes champions from more than 50 nations worldwide and competitors are required to prepare 4 espressos, 4 cappuccinos, and 4 original signature drinks in 15 minutes. WBC certified judges from around the world evaluate each performance according to its taste, clarity, creativity and skill.
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On Friday 22 April the College was represented by a number of staff plus key contacts from three of our partner organisations at the TES FE Awards ceremony in London. These prestigious national awards recognise the most outstanding individuals and institutions that the further education sector has to offer. More than 100 providers, individuals and teams were in the running.
Continue ReadingSports student joins UK International Soccer in LA as part of Coaching Internship
Thursday
21st April 2016
Northern Regional College Sport’s student, Matthew Brown, is currently undertaking a 9 month coaching internship with UK International Soccer in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles. Matthew through his own initiative and support of Northern Regional College secured his internship last year and left home on March to embark on this exciting journey. Having completed his first year of his Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Sports course and experienced an element of coaching as well as completing his IFA Level 1 coaching qualification, he decided to take a gap year to take up this lifetime opportunity.
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Celebrating excellence was the theme of the day for three outstanding students who were recognised for their exceptional achievements in Occupational Studies by the Council of the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) at the annual prestigious awards ceremony hosted at Titanic, Belfast.
Continue ReadingA new heritage trail showcasing some of NI’s Iconic landscapes is created by students
Thursday
14th April 2016
The Trail, designed to lead the visitor off the beaten track and aimed at international and domestic visitors, is available online and via mobile phones . The Trail covers 60 miles (almost 100km) between the Giant`s Causeway World Heritage Site and the City of Derry, on the banks of the River Foyle. It showcases prehistoric landscapes, a medieval castle, Georgian follies, beautiful churches and a cathedral as well as fabulous views. Named after Frederick Hervey, the fourth Earl of Bristol and Church of Ireland Bishop of Derry, the trail can be followed either by car or bicycle, however hikers will find plenty of walks and no shortage of public transport for when legs get tired.
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As part of the ongoing involvement of Northern Regional College and the Engineering and Construction industries, the college recently held a very successful employers forum. The aim of this forum was to meet with client companies and provide opportunities to address ways in which the college can help develop innovation and growth in local companies.
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