Set up a DAS account to hire a Kirklees College apprentice
Offering an apprenticeship opportunity within your business is a great way to support and develop local talent whilst fulfilling the needs of your organisation. An apprenticeship is a three-way partnership between the employer, Kirklees College and the apprentice. All employers in England now need to register for a DAS account in order to register an […]
Start the new academic year by becoming a Kirklees College employer partner
As Kirklees College prepares to welcome thousands of new students, it is looking for new employers to offer students and apprentices career-enhancing opportunities. When you choose to work with the college, your business will also gain access to professional training and development opportunities for your staff. Keep reading to discover the range of ways […]
Could your business offer a T Level industry placement?
Kirklees College is looking for more local and regional employers to work with and help offer career-enhancing placement opportunities. Only with the support of employers can Kirklees College better prepare its students to make a successful transition into work, contributing to a motivated, ambitious and capable workforce. As a college, we have recently been celebrating […]
How Kirklees College changed the life of Brittany O’Sullivan and allowed her to start her next chapter
Brittany O’Sullivan is another passionate advocate of the life-changing impact of returning to education as an adult. Since enrolling on her Fabrication and Welding Level 3 apprenticeship in 2023, Brittany has thrived on the course despite facing significant personal challenges. Once Brittany began work at Auden Funeral Supplies in Liversidge, she quickly impressed her employer […]
Kirklees College launches Administrative Assistant Level 2 apprenticeships
Kirklees College is delighted to announce the launch of a new apprenticeship programme, Administrative Assistant Level 2. For an organisation, assistant administrators will be responsible for assisting colleagues with routine duties. These can vary depending on the team structure and size of business. They use digital systems and tools to collate, extract and enter data. […]
How Marc Burton started his next chapter at Kirklees College
Marc Burton is a Kirklees College apprentice who is evidence of the fact that it’s never too late to stop learning. Having enrolled as an Engineering apprentice in September 2023, Marc has thrived not only at college but also with his employer, Batorer, a precision engineering company based in Cleckheaton. Marc spoke passionately about his […]
Responding to the Government’s announcement about more investment in young people and training
Kirklees College welcomes the Government’s announcement of increased investment in young people, skills, and training. With our mission statement of ‘Creating Opportunities, Changing Lives’, we are committed to supporting initiatives that break down barriers for our students and open up new opportunities for their future careers. We look forward to continuing our work with local […]
Work Experience Month 2026 | Celebrating meaningful work placements
Work Experience Month is a celebratory collaboration of leading organisations, aiming to improve the quality and frequency of meaningful Work Experience and virtual Work Experience programmes for learners across the UK. For many students at Kirklees College, work experience is their first opportunity to experience a real workplace, build confidence, develop employability skills, and gain […]
Kirklees College and The Arcade Group are helping to make a difference in Dewsbury
Over the last four years, The Arcade Group in Dewsbury has been one of Kirklees College’s most valued employer partners, helping to provide our students with career-enhancing placements and opportunities. Since 2022, the group has worked with students and staff from a variety of subject areas to create some amazing opportunities. When speaking about the […]