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 […]
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 […]