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Northern Regional College’s Ballymena campus hosted the inter-campus heats of SkillBuild NI 2023 for brickwork. Governed by the Construction Industry Training Board NI (CITB NI), SkillBuild NI is the largest multi-trade competition in the UK for young students and apprentices. A total of 37 Northern Regional College students took part to secure their place in the SkillBuild 2023 NI finals in May and a chance to represent NI in the Skillbuild National Finals. David Russell, from the Department of Advanced Technologies at NRC, said, “We have some highly-skilled apprentices and trainees, and SkillBuild NI allows them to demonstrate their ability and potential.” Rachel McKeeman, Director of Industry Training and Support at CITB NI, commented, “Thanks to the high standards of training and the commitment of the competitors and staff, the College continues to be at the forefront of driving talent in the construction industry.” The winners included Eoin Donnelly, who placed first; Ronan Rodgers, second and Ben Shaw, third. SKILLS COMPETITIONS HELP NORTHERN REGIONAL COLLEGE STUDENTS BUILD STRONG FOUNDATIONS WITH CITB NI
Winner Eoin Donnelly with lecturer Alan Stewart and employer Phillip Green.
Ronan Rodgers, who placed second, with lecturer Alan Stewart and employer Phillip Green.
Ben Shaw, who placed third, with lecturer Alan Stewart and employer Phillip Green.
MACBLAIR TEAM HIKES SLIEVE DONARD TO RAISE FUNDS FOR CRS
In April, a team from MacBlair & Wood Floor Warehouse took on the mighty Slieve Donard alongside their charity partner, the Community Rescue Service. The team, along with CRS volunteers, braved treacherous weather conditions to make it to the summit of Northern Ireland’s highest mountain. The expedition aimed at raising vital funds for lifesaving equipment for CRS, enabling their team to carry out their job of bringing our loved ones home. Bostik Industries Ireland sponsored the event. MacBlair is incredibly proud to support the CRS’ incredible work in our local communities. This was the first of many challenges the MacBlair team are taking on over the course of 2023 for both charity partners CRS & AWARE. The next events include a 5K obstacle mud run in Moneymore and the Giant Steps Coastal Walk. For further information on any of the events, or to show your support, visit www.macblair.com
The MacBlair & Wood Floor Warehouse team and CRS volunteers getting ready to face Slieve Donard.
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