With three flexible and person-centred pathways, Step Up is designed to meet a wide range of training and employment needs. You will receive personalised guidance and support throughout their journey.
With three flexible and person-centred pathways, Step Up is designed to meet a wide range of training and employment needs. You will receive personalised guidance and support throughout their journey.
For those aged 16-24 who are not currently in education, employment or training.
You will:
Develop an individual learning plan
Work towards a Level 1 qualification
Receive mentorship
Get FREE expert 1-2-1 career guidance by our Careers Advisors
Learn new skills
Find out more and apply online.
For those aged 16 years of age and above with a disability or who is neurodivergent and is economically inactive or unemployed.
You will:
Receive support through mentorship, job coaching and action planning
Develop an individual learning plan
Receive FREE expert 1-2-1 career guidance by our Careers Advisors
Learn new skills
For women, who are currently unemployed or economically inactive, wishing to return to education to refresh skills, to upskill and to build confidence.
You will:
Receive support through mentorship, job coaching and action planning
Develop an individual learning plan
Get FREE expert 1-2-1 career guidance by our Careers Advisors
Learn new skills
To find out which Pathway is right for you or to register your interest email stepup@nrc.ac.uk. Further details are also available on NI Direct.
The Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) course has strengthened my understanding of teaching theory, lesson planning, and classroom techniques, all of which I aim to put into practice.
Level 4 Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
I’ve really enjoyed the nail art aspect of the course and the creative freedom it offers. During my time at the College, I’ve learned a wide range of skills, including nail art techniques, working with acrylics and gels and managing my time effectively under pressure.
Level 3 Nail Technology
The Level 3 Travel and Tourism course is brilliant. I’m so happy with the amount of knowledge and experience I have gained over the 2 years. The lecturers are really supportive and take time to explain everything.
Level 3 Travel & Tourism
My main interests at school had been art, design and computing, so to discover a place which allowed me to explore all three was so exciting. The course offered the chance to study TV and Film, as well as hone my, storytelling and editing skills.
Travel & Tourism Lecturer
My favourite moment at Northern Regional College so far was our live television show day. It felt like we were all working on a real television show – it was all filmed live and we only had one shot at it. We were planning it for weeks in advance and it all came together so well.
Drama Lecturer
My favourite moment at Northern Regional College so far was our live television show day. It felt like we were all working on a real television show – it was all filmed live and we only had one shot at it.
Mechanic Lecturer
I have really enjoyed meeting new people and friends that share the same interest in Hairdressing as me. The facilities, equipment and products within the brand new Hair Salon at Causeway Campus has allowed me to develop my skills and knowledge, which I can apply in my part-time role at JIS Hairdressing in Bushmills and as I work towards my long-term goal of running my own hair salon.
I am really enjoying my time at the College and have found the lecturers extremely helpful.
Level 2 Hairdressing
I chose to study Engineering at Northern Regional College as they have the resources that I need to do what I want to do which is pursue a career in race engineering.
Once I complete my Level 2 Traineeship I plan to progress to the Level 3 Apprenticeship in Engineering and see how far Northern Regional College can take me in my engineering journey.
I really enjoy working in the new industry-standard workshop—it feels like I’m already part of the engineering industry. The atmosphere is great, there’s less pressure, and I still get the support I need to succeed.
Level 2 Traineeship in Engineering
I decided to enrol at the College as I had heard good things, and I was really interested in Beauty Therapy from an early age.
I thoroughly enjoy all the practical activities and hands on experience that this course offers. I plan to progress into employment as a beautician with the view of possibly going out on my own someday.
The excellent facilities and teaching and learning will help prepare me to work in the beauty industry.
I would recommend this course to anyone interested in Beauty Therapy. You will learn everything you need to make it in the beauty industry.
Level 3 Beauty Therapy
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