Leading Excellence in Engineering and Manufacturing at Kirklees College
Kirklees College is showcasing how its leading excellence in engineering and manufacturing across West Yorkshire. As one of the leading providers in the region, the college is making a valuable contribution towards building the future of the engineering industry and supporting the local economic recovery through its accredited full-time study programmes and apprenticeships. The college […]
Project Search is ready to recruit for September
Project Search is a unique, one-year internship programme for students with learning disabilities and autism. Project Search finds young people aged 18-24 in their last year of education and matches their skills to roles within a business. Students participate in three internships to explore a variety of career paths. Each student works with a team […]
ESOL courses supporting students to succeed
Kirklees College is proud to offer English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) courses that are designed to help those who do not speak English as their first language integrate into British society. With over 3,000 ESOL students at Kirklees College, the qualifications range from pre-entry level upwards and focus on improving communication, reading and […]
Foundation Learning serves up free breakfasts for students
The Kirklees College Foundation Breakfast Club initiative is celebrating its fourth year running with the support of Stafflex, a Huddersfield-based recruitment agency. The Foundation Breakfast Club was launched in 2016 by the Foundation Learning department in response to students coming to college without eating any breakfast. This directly impacted on their learning as they were […]
Kirklees College powers up the next generation of workforce
As part of its commitment to helping people secure an apprenticeship or employment, Kirklees College has announced the start of its new Power Up Traineeships Programme. The new initiative is designed to give young people (aged 16-24) the confidence to take the first steps in their career and gain key employability skills to prepare them […]
Dewsbury ‘Creative Town’ Arts Programme Launched
Kirklees College is proud to be involved in the Dewsbury ‘Creative Town’ arts programme which was launched recently by Kirklees Council. Creative Town is a key part of the Dewsbury Blueprint – a 10-year plan that seeks to revitalise the town centre by honouring its heritage and build on recent investments. The programme provides an […]
Kirklees College commits to supporting its students and staff with new Mental Health Charter
Kirklees College recognises that it has a responsibility to proactively support students and staff, which is it has signed up to the Association of College’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Charter. Created by the Association of Colleges in conjunction with mental health experts, the 11-point document includes commitments to promoting equality of opportunity and challenging mental […]
Kirklees College reopens to students
Following the government’s announcement of its four-step roadmap out of lockdown, Kirklees College has started to reopen its centres this week from Monday 8 March. The college has set up its own Covid-19 testing facility at its Huddersfield Centre and students have been invited by appointment to take a Covid-19 test. Students from other centres […]
Kirklees College to showcase vocational learning in upcoming Virtual Open Days
The popularity of vocational qualifications is growing with an increased demand for high skilled technical employees and new government initiatives raising their profile. As one of the leading vocational college’s in the area, Kirklees College is passionate about equipping young people with the relevant practical skills to progress in their chosen career. To showcase the […]