Kirklees College fills local skills gap through brand-new Furniture Making apprenticeship
Over the last couple of years, Kirklees College has been working closely with a range of employers in Dewsbury to identify local skills gaps in the furniture manufacturing sector. The result of this consultation project is the college’s new Level 2 Furniture Making apprenticeship with HSL (High Seat Ltd) and the first intake of apprentices […]
Kirklees College students experience trip of a lifetime to Sweden
Our Animal Care and Early Years students recently joined forces with students from Askham Bryan College to collaborate on a heart-warming two-week work experience project in Sweden organised by Everything Is Possible and co-funded by Turing Scheme UK. During this project, our students worked with retired horses, helping with performance training, stage shows, costumes and […]
Project SEARCH interns celebrate success at graduation ceremony
On Friday 15 September, in a graduation ceremony at Kirklees College’s Huddersfield Centre, 10 of this year’s Project SEARCH interns got to celebrate completing the programme. Project SEARCH is a bespoke internship programme for students with learning disabilities aged 18-24 in their last year of education. The supported internships are provided by a host business, […]
Kirklees College alumna to host exhibition in prestigious Edinburgh gallery
Olivia Turner is a former student of Kirklees College and studied for a Foundation Degree in Art at the Batley School of Art in the early 2010s. After leaving Kirklees College, Turner gained a BA Hons in Painting from the University of Edinburgh and has since had a very successful career in the art industry. […]
Kirklees College celebrates outstanding GCSE maths and English results
Every year, young people and adult learners at Kirklees College sit their GCSE maths and English exams to gain these vital qualifications needed to pursue their career aspirations. This year, results across the country dipped to pre-pandemic levels, but at Kirklees College we celebrated the achievements of many students who excelled in their exams, including […]
Kirklees College hosts Kirklees Year of Music workshop for local young people
In July, Kirklees College hosted a four-day music workshop for local 16–24 year olds in partnership with Kirklees Year of Music 2023. Using the recording studios, instruments and equipment at Huddersfield Centre, young people from across the region were able to come together, experiment and make music. Across the four days, participants wrote songs from […]
Enrol at Kirklees College this summer to kick-start your career
Thinking about enrolling on a college course this September? Kirklees College has courses available for people of all ages and experience to enrol on from August. As GCSE results day is fast approaching on 24 August, school leavers who have yet to decide what their next steps are can enrol at Kirklees College. We offer […]
Kirklees College celebrates outstanding achievement of bricklaying student Michael
In a celebratory event honouring exceptional student achievements, Kirklees College is proud to announce Michael Bennett Bottomley as the recipient of the prestigious ‘Overall Winner – Outstanding Achievement’ award at the 2023 COLS Awards. Michael, a talented bricklaying student, has demonstrated remarkable dedication, engagement, and selflessness both within the college and the local community. Within […]
Kirklees College announces exciting partnership with the University of Central Lancashire
From September 2023, Kirklees College will be offering two brand-new Foundation Degrees in Computing and Business in partnership with the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan). The two new courses will offer students the chance to earn a highly credited qualification from one of the UK’s top universities. With a core focus on work experience, employability […]