Holly Welsby’s journey to success started at Burnley College Sixth Form Centre where her studies sparked a passion and curiosity for psychology, setting her firmly down the route to securing her dream career. 

A Government Minister at the heart of the Department for Education has paid a ‘virtual visit’ to Burnley College this week to talk to its highly-skilled Themis Apprentices, their industry-expert Tutors and Trainers and to view just some of the amazing facilities in its £100 million town centre Campus.

A key event in the calendar for many families, Burnley College’s Science and Technology Festival educates and entertains in the amazing universe of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths – but this year had a difference. With no need to beat the crowds, visitors joined in from the kitchen table, their garden – or from classrooms across the UK and beyond!

Burnley College Sixth Form Centre is England’s number one, highest-achieving College, according to official figures released by the Government who have analysed results and progress rates from Colleges across the country.

Burnley College Sixth Form Centre's Elite Athletes have marked the end of their academic year with an online celebration of as record-breaking year which has seen them represent GB in international competition, compete for spots in the GB Olympic team, collect a plethora of gold medals and smash personal bests.

Themis, the forward-thinking Apprenticeship and Business Training arm of Burnley College, has launched an innovative Pre-Apprenticeship programme to ensure that employers will have access to the region’s top Apprenticeship talent - at the right time - to help fuel business recovery. 

Burnley College is working hard to protect the mental health and wellbeing of its staff through a pioneering partnership with leading Burnley business PH7 Health.

A team of dedicated staff from Themis at Burnley College’s Textile Academy have switched from training individuals in industrial sewing skills vital to the furniture industry to producing essential face masks and scrub bags to keep NHS and care home staff safe from the threat of Covid-19.

Let Burnley College take over your day virtually with a Science Takeover packed with science and technology-based fun and activities for all the family on Friday, 26 June, from 10am to 3pm.

With health and wellbeing at the forefront of people’s minds, Burnley College Sixth Form Centre’s Advanced Level Sport and Physical Activity students have developed a 30-day fitness challenge for Key Stage 1 and 2 pupils – and their families – to complete at home. 

Dedicated students at Burnley College Sixth Form Centre – who all, as part of their studies, completed the acclaimed East Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Cadet Nurse programme, gaining vital experience – have stepped forward to support the nation’s continued battle against Covid-19.

Two talented Burnley College Sixth Form Centre Elite Athletes are celebrating after receiving national recognition from the Association of Colleges.