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Collaboration paves the way for new successes

The economic and social prosperity of Northern Ireland depends upon a healthy knowledge‐based economy. In our globally competitive economic environment, never before has there been a greater need for a talented, enterprising workforce, for constant innovation in product and service development, for a thriving culture of entrepreneurship, for dynamic leading‐edge scientific and technological development and for world‐class research that attracts investment. ....
Posted: Tue 26 Mar 2013
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28 June 2013 - Deadline date set for JP McManus All Ireland Scholarship Scheme

Event Date: Fri 28 Jun 2013
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BEST Awards Finals Day 2013

Event Date: Tue 21 May 2013
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Northern Ireland's Further and Higher Education Colleges

Colleges Northern Ireland is the membership body promoting, supporting and representing Northern Ireland's Six Further and Higher Education Colleges.

Belfast Metropolitan College Northern Regional College North West Regional College

South Eastern Regional College Southern Regional College South West College

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Whatever size of business, work with one of our Colleges to help your business grow - providing support for economic and workforce development.

A range of practical support to business and industry:

  • Product Design & Prototyping
  • Lean manufacturing
  • Innovation
  • Business Improvement Techniques
  • Market Research and Marketing
  • Computer Systems & Software including free Open Source Software solutions
Find out how Colleges NI can help your business

Education and training

Northern Ireland's Colleges offer a comprehensive range of courses at highly completive rates.

Colleges offer a range of full-time and part-time education and training options from entry level to post-graduate:

  • Essential Skills (numeracy, literacy, ICT)
  • Apprenticeships
  • Professional and Technical training
  • Higher Education Degrees including:
    • - Two-year Foundation Degrees
    • - National and Higher National Diplomas and Certificates
Find out more about full-time and part-time courses