The graduating students completed courses in areas including Education, Sport, Health and Social Care, Counselling, Business and Management, Engineering, and Computing.
Higher education qualifications achieved included access diplomas, Level 4 and 5 certificates and diplomas, University of Ulster entry level certificates, foundation degrees and post graduate certificates in further and higher education.
Congratulating students on their success Professor Terri Scott NRC Principal and Chief Executive highlighted the valuable role of Higher Education qualifications in equipping students with the skills required by employers across the private and public sectors. Stressing the need to widen participation at this level she said:
“With the increased costs of accessing education, Higher Education programmes offer an economic pathway to achieving third level qualifications. At NRC we offer smaller class sizes and close industry links, relevant skills development and a flexible delivery programme to suit those combining work with education.”
Guest speakers included Maired McCafferty, Chief Executive, Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People (NICCY) and Mark Hutchinson, Managing Director, Hutchinson AeroTech/Engineering.
Pictured are Zoe and Laura Johntson who graduated from Level 5 HND Advanced Practice in Work with Children and Families and the Level 5 HND in Health and Social Care respectively at the Northern Regional College Higher Education Graduation Ceremony. Zoe is currently working 3 days per week as a general assistant and 2 days per week as a classrom assistant at Victoria Primary School. Laura has been working in a similar role at Donegall Road Primary School.
