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 […]

Employer contributions highlighted as part of National Apprenticeship Week

National Apprenticeship Week 2026 has given us an opportunity to celebrate the contributions of our employer partners who are helping our apprentices have the best possible start in their careers. As part of this week of celebrations, we held an ‘Employer Thank You’ event at Accu Stadium which brought together organisations from different industries.The main […]