Neil Burrows Finalist in Prestigious National Apprenticeship Awards
Burnley College’s Director of Skills and Innovation, Neil Burrows, has been selected as a finalist in a prestigious national award for apprenticeship providers. It’s the second national nomination Neil has received in the last 12 months for his tireless work promoting skills and apprenticeships throughout Lancashire and beyond. Neil will be travelling to the glittering […]
Long-standing Burnley College Chairman of Governors Steps Down
After serving as a Burnley College Governor for over 15 years, Chairman David Meakin is preparing for retirement. With a background as a qualified Accountant and a BSc (Hons) degree in Mathematics, he’s also enjoyed a remarkable 35-year career within the NHS, retiring in 2005 as Director of Finance and Deputy Chief Executive of the […]
Become a Beauty Expert as Burnley College launches new Beauty Therapy course
Burnley College is thrilled to announce the launch of a brand-new, innovative course, designed to give the beauty therapists of tomorrow the skills needed to launch a successful career. A Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy is a golden ticket to employment as a junior beauty therapist, providing students with the essential skills and knowledge […]
The Future of Fashion – Burnley College Student Wows Judges To Win Sustainability Themed Competition
A creative Burnley College Sixth Form Centre Student combined his design skills with style and sustainability to win the Gawthorpe Fashion Challenge. The competition saw teams create, photograph and present fashion concepts around a theme – upcycling and sustainability. Finlay Maguire, 17, from Bacup, was recognised in the contest organised by the Gawthorpe Textiles Collection, […]