Five steps towards an EDI recruitment process
Kirklees College is proud to be an inclusive employer and its values of inclusion, support and respect are at the heart of everything we do. Many organisations are working to shift cultures in their workplace and it is widely recognised that a diverse make up of employees representing wider society and an inclusive culture is […]
Dewsbury MP and Kirklees College Talk ‘Real Skills’ with Furniture and Bedding Manufacturers
Kirklees College and Mark Eastwood MP have pledged their support to strengthen ties with the local furniture and bedding industry. In their ‘Let’s Talk Real Skills’ roundtable discussion last week with furniture heavyweights like Shackletons and Shire Beds, attendees highlighted the importance of developing skills locally and making the industry more attractive to young people. […]
Kirklees College helps build the future with apprenticeships
As we approach National Apprenticeship Week (8 – 14 February), Kirklees College is showcasing its wide range of apprenticeships available and how becoming an apprentice can create exciting career opportunities. Kirklees College offers the widest range of apprenticeships in West Yorkshire and trains approximately 1,000 apprentices over 30 occupational areas who are employed at over […]
Kirklees College goes virtual for upcoming Open Days
Kirklees College is set to host multiple interactive Virtual Open Days this month to support prospective students considering their next steps. Open to 16-18-year-old students, parents and carers, the Virtual Open Days will take place over one week from Tuesday 19 January – Saturday 23 January 2021. Each virtual event will be dedicated to different […]
Fundraising over the festive season at Kirklees College
Kirklees College has celebrated the festive season by supporting both its students and the local community through its charity fundraising initiatives. The annual Christmas Gift Appeal aims to support students who are most in need in the college community. The Student Support Team has been collecting donations and vouchers to help make a difference to […]
Kirklees College promotes positive mental wellbeing this Stress Awareness Week
This week marks Stress Awareness Week (2 – 8 November) which is an annual event run by the International Stress Management Association (ISMA). The aim of the day is to raise awareness by providing a platform for stress and mental health problems to be highlighted and for insights from around the world to be illuminated. […]
Kirklees College to pioneer Higher Education in West Yorkshire
Kirklees College is proud to announce the opening of the Pioneer Higher Skills Centre in Dewsbury, a new learning facility dedicated to higher skills and higher education, this November. The opening of the specialist centre marks a key milestone in the Dewsbury Blueprint, a ten-year plan that aims to make Dewsbury town centre a safe, […]
Kirklees College launches new online Enrolment Portal
Kirklees College is now a few days into Enrolment – one of the busiest periods in the academic calendar. The Enrolment process has had to be adapted this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, with new procedures in place to keep staff and students safe. Students can now enrol online through the college’s new online […]
Kirklees organisations come together to tackle COVID-19 infections
Public organisations across Kirklees have come together in an unprecedented show of unity to tackle new COVID-19 infections. In a joint statement of unity and intent, public, private and voluntary sector leaders set out their determination to share intelligence and resources, as well as working together in communities to promote public health messages and action. […]