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 […]
Mujahid Khan looks back on apprenticeship journey after awards nomination
Mujahid Khan, a Level 4 Professional Accounting apprentice, has been reflecting on his apprenticeship journey following a nomination at the West Yorkshire Apprentice Awards. Known to his colleagues as Muj, he has been celebrated after displaying exceptional progress both at Kirklees College and in the workplace at Walter Dawson & Son. When we asked how […]
Kirklees College launches first Targeted Employment Programmes
Kirklees College is delighted to launch its first Targeted Employment Programmes (TEP), courses designed to get people into employment. TEPs have been designed to equip students with essential practical skills, industry awareness, and employability competencies for entry into specific sectors, including construction and health and social care. Two different Construction programmes will be delivered […]
Health and Social Care students start on career-enhancing placement at Dewsbury & District Hospital
A group of Health and Social Care students have just embarked on their placement journey at Dewsbury & District Hospital with the Mid Yorkshire Teaching Trust. Following a comprehensive 4-day induction, the students are now immersed in hands-on learning on a variety of wards, including surgical, stroke, acute, and the discharge lounge. Students have also […]
Catching up with a Health and Social Care student who has been thriving on placement
Amy Mills, a Health and Social Care Level 3 student at Kirklees College, has recently completed all of her placements with outstanding feedback in every area. She gained valuable experience at Lindley Grange Care Home and on the Cardiology Ward at Calderdale Royal Hospital, demonstrating professionalism, compassion, and excellent care throughout. Amy has been explaining […]
Building skills before entering the workplace: The ongoing evolution of work experience
Dawn Turner, Business Development Manager at Kirklees College, has been sharing her thoughts on the benefits of work placements for Kirklees College students: Work placements are an incredibly valuable opportunity for students, particularly for those who may not yet have part-time work experience. In my opinion, they play a crucial role in helping young people […]
Kirklees College Responds to Important Government Updates on Apprenticeships
Yesterday, the government has announced a number of significant reforms affecting apprenticeship funding and programme availability. The reforms bring good news for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs), as from October 2026, a £2,000 incentive is to be made for each new recruit aged 16 – 24 who enrols on an apprenticeship. The incentive is designed […]
Upskill your staff with a range of career-enhancing courses at Kirklees College
If you strive to be an employer with a motivated, productive and engaged workforce, investing in staff training is a great way to develop and refresh your workforce whilst attracting and retaining the best talent for your business. Starting in September 2026, Kirklees College will offer an extended range of courses designed to upskill staff […]