Themis Inspire & Achieve Awards 2024: Celebrating top Apprentices and Employers
The glittering Themis Inspire and Achieve Awards 2024 have taken place, celebrating the success, the passion and the innovation of Themis Apprentices and leading employers in Lancashire. The prestigious ceremony was held at Burnley Football Club and saw Themis Apprentices and Employers winning trophies in categories including Future Boss, Digital...
Burnley College Adult Learners Shine as they Smash National Average in GCSE Results
Burnley College is proud to announce that its outstanding Adult Learners have significantly surpassed the national average pass rate for both GCSE Maths and English. The College's Adult Learners sitting GCSE Maths achieved an outstanding pass rate, more than double the national average. Meanwhile, GCSE English Adult Learners celebrated a...
Demand for VERICUT drives restructure and expansion
Due to the continued expansion of the VERICUT user base and increasing demand for CGTech’s CNC machine simulation, verification and optimisation products, the software company has restructured its UK sales operations and expanded its technical support division. As of January 2024, Jonathan Hollinworth, formerly UK Technical Support Engineer, moved into...
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. ...
Sustainable Supply Magazine (UK Edition)
The latest edition of Sustainable Supply Magazine (UK Edition) has just been released and we are delighted to share that NWAA takes centre stage and has a mammoth 17 page feature! This edition marks a milestone for Sustainable Supply Magazine, being their most comprehensive yet and is packed with invaluable...
Clarity key for northern aviation in pivotal year
As the UK gears up for a General Election in 2024, Caroline Litchfield, partner at leading independent law firm, Brabners, outlines the role a clear industrial strategy could play in supporting the aviation industry’s growth plans. January is often a chance for businesses to take stock of performance, reassess priorities...
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...
