Nelson and Colne College Group wins Lancashire apprenticeship contract

Nelson and Colne College Group (NCCG) has secured a contract to deliver employer-funded apprenticeships for Lancashire County Council (LCC). 

The group won all five lots it bid for, covering schools non-teaching, social care, construction, cultural services, and business and administration. 

The contract runs for two years initially, with a possible extension, and is aimed at workforce development across the county.

Lisa O’Loughlin, principal and CEO at NCCG, said: “We are incredibly proud to be selected by Lancashire County Council to deliver across these important apprenticeship areas.

“This win not only reaffirms our status as a leading provider in the county but also reflects the trust placed in us to deliver quality, impactful training that shapes the workforce of tomorrow. 

“The addition of business and administration further demonstrates our ambition to grow and respond to employer needs with excellence.”

Gill Aquilina, head of apprenticeships at NCCG, said: “Our successful bid across all five lots is a testament to the outstanding work of our teams, our established employer relationships and our learner-focused approach.

“We’re especially excited about expanding into business and administration, a strategic development that strengthens our offer and enables us to support even more individuals and organisations across Lancashire.”