Art and Design students win internship at local creative agency
The winners of the design competition in collaboration with Leeds-based creative design agency ACD&B have been revealed. As part of the competition to support the next generation of graphic designers, the BTEC Foundation Diploma in Art, Design and Media Practice students were tasked with creating a brand name, strapline and packaging design for a premium […]
Kirklees College announces June Virtual Open Days
Kirklees College has announced details of the next round of Virtual Open Days this month to support prospective students and applicants considering their next steps. Open to Year 11 students, parents and carers and applicants, the Virtual Open Days will take place over two days on Tuesday 29 June and Wednesday 30 June 2021. A […]
Kirklees College students triumph at annual COLS Awards
The annual student COLS (College Outstanding Learner Success) Awards took place across all the Kirklees College centres last week to recognise student achievements throughout the year from each curriculum area. The awards originated from the Thomas Armytage’s Technical School Endowment of 1879, and are presented to students for academic performance, contribution to college life and […]
Women in Engineering Day 2021
International Women in Engineering Day is celebrating its eighth year in 2021 and aims to raise the profile of women in engineering and showcases the amazing career opportunities available to women in the industry. The theme for this year is Engineering Heroes, which will celebrate the fantastic work female engineers are doing in response to […]
Prime Minister Boris Johnson visits Kirklees College
Prime Minister Boris Johnson visited Kirklees College today to discuss the FE Professional Development Grant pilots which were launched today. He visited the college’s Springfield Sixth Form Centre in Dewsbury and was led on a guided tour of the classrooms and workshops. The Prime Minister toured the Creative Industries and Motor Vehicle departments and was […]
Delivering STEM learning to boost local skills and economy
The government is encouraging more students, including those West Yorkshire, into science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education and training at further and higher education level. Improving take-up of STEM subjects is vital for the UK’s future economic needs and to drive productivity. Kirklees College is leading excellence in engineering and manufacturing industry through its […]
Kirklees College supports Taking Teaching Further
Kirklees College is proud to be part of the Taking Teaching Further programme, a national initiative to attract experienced industry professionals with expert technical knowledge and skills to work in Further Education. The Department for Education (DfE) funded recruitment initiative, developed and managed by the Education and Training Foundation (ETF), aims to help FE providers recruit […]
New Higher Skills and Higher Education Guide for 2022-2023
Kirklees College has announced the arrival of the new Higher Skills and Higher Education Course Guide for 2022-2023. With an increased number of new courses starting in September 2022, the college’s HE programmes offer people the opportunity to gain higher level qualifications, work skills and enhanced career prospects. The college offers a range of HE […]
Careers Team provide invaluable opportunities during HE Week
Kirklees College hosted its annual HE Week from 10 – 14 May. HE Week promotes the options available for post-16 study available to students, from degree level study to apprenticeships and employment. As a vocational college, Kirklees College is passionate about empowering students with practical knowledge and employability skills to make positive decisions about […]