GRADUATES celebrated their achievements alongside family and friends as the red carpet was rolled out for their graduation ceremony.

Nelson and Colne College graduates attended the ceremony at the school's University Centre as they dressed in caps and gowns for the event.

Qualifications awarded on the night included the Certificate and Professional Graduate Certificate in Education and HNCs in Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering.

NCC’s director of higher education Steve Wright said: "I hope these qualifications prove to be valuable as they progress both personally and professionally.

“I’m delighted that so many learners locally have taken up the opportunity so far to develop their skills and further their careers.”

Graduate Joshua Haworth, 21 from Rossendale said: “I’ve never graduated before and it is a really good feeling.

"I’ve enjoyed my HNC in Manufacturing Engineering and I’m looking forward to starting on my HND.”