We give students the skills they need to be competitive in today’s economy and our mission is to make all of our students as successful as we can.
We have a dedicated careers area aimed at helping you choose the right course and the right career.
The Matrix Accredited College Careers Service provides current and potential students with independent information, advice and guidance in all areas related to careers.
All other centres are visited regularly, allowing students to access drop-in, Job Shop and our resources.
We offer a dedicated area packed with the latest resources, access to careers guidance software and the opportunity to book individual confidential appointments, with Level 6 professionally qualified Careers Advisors.
Career and course guidance
Help with CVs and covering letters
Advice on voluntary and work experience opportunities
Interview techniques
Job search and application advice
We understand that deciding what you want you to do, possibly for the rest of your life, feels like a huge ask, and it’s a question many of you simply don’t have the answer to, yet. Our team is here to help you look at the options available.
It’s not easy knowing what you want to do as a career but there is help at hand with our Pathways Explore Tool which offers a wide range of help and advice which includes:
Start today and find the right career for your future.
Taster sessions are an excellent way for you to try a subject area before you enrol on the course. Our taster sessions are available to years 9 – 13, and would normally take place in college either during the school day or in a twilight session after school.
At Kirklees College, we are dedicated to providing our students with the best educational experience available. In addition to supporting students to develop knowledge in the classroom, we are passionate about helping students to gain the skills they need to successfully progress in their chosen career.
Kirklees College has around 500 students each year progressing on to degree level qualifications in both universities and Further Education colleges.
Our students are accessing a wide range of degree programmes such as Midwifery, Nursing, Art and Design Subjects, Zoology, Optometry, Criminology, Architecture and Civil Engineering to name a few. Vocational qualifications will not close the door for those students wanting to apply for degree level study and we have a dedicated careers team that will help with completing the UCAS process.
