NWRC
NWRC recently redeveloped its Springtown Campus
NWRC Springtown – Skills campus for the future CONNECTED recently sat down with John Cartin, Deputy Head of Training & Skills at North West Regional College to hear more about the college’s redeveloped Springtown Campus, its plans for the future, and how skills are vital to the future success of our regional economy. A new era is dawning at North West Regional College’s (NWRC) Springtown Campus. Following a multi-million-pound redevelopment, the campus is looking to the future, with its new state-of-theart training facilities which will be the key to fulfilling the career potential of thousands of young people in the North West, as well as unlocking the region’s economic potential. The campus is now home to the highest quality, industry standard training facilities, for ‘in demand’ skills across Northern Ireland that include electrical installation; fabrication and welding;
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mechanical engineering; motor vehicle repair; light vehicle body repair; plumbing; carpentry and joinery; bricklaying; wall and floor tiling; painting and decorating; and renewables. The re-development has also allowed the campus to diversify and expand its range of courses. In September 2021, for the first time, Springtown Campus will offer a range of sport and fitness courses in addition to sports courses already offered at its Strand Road base, as well as providing extra work space for NWRC’s award-winning and
Samantha Traynor, Head of Training & Skills, NWRC
continually developing Business Support Centre. John Cartin, Deputy Head of Training and Skills at NWRC, said, “This significant investment in Springtown by the Department for the Economy has created a modern and vibrant learning environment for the benefit of all the college’s students, staff, and stakeholders. “NWRC has a long tradition in developing the careers of men and women working in traditional crafts and skills, forging strong partnerships with local schools, groups, and industry”, says John.
