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FE colleges merge!

On 1st August 2007, Northern Ireland’s 16 FE colleges merged to create six new area-based FE colleges.

This is the beginning of a new era for further education and is a very exciting development for the future of vocational educational and training for learners, businesses and communities throughout Northern Ireland.

The creation of these larger and more influential colleges is just one aspect of the government’s future strategy for further education entitled Further Education Means Business, which aims to build upon the excellent work of colleges by creating a highly skilled workforce through the delivery of world class FE provision.

This is the most significant development in FE’s 100 year history and the sector is about to enter its most exciting period to date. The six colleges will continue to be at the heart of local communities, building on provision and serving all learners throughout Northern Ireland.

For more information on your local FE provider, please click on the relevant link below:

Belfast Metropolitan College
South Eastern Regional College
Northern Regional College
Southern Regional College
South West College
North West Regional College