Meet the tutor | Chaddy Masangi from Barbering
Introducing you to Chaddy Masangi. A Kirklees College Barbering tutor with years of industry experience and a passion for inspiring the next generation. In this interview, he talks about his amazing career and the benefits of starting your training at Kirklees College. What was your experience like before teaching? How was life as a barber? […]
Kirklees College Celebrates International Day of Peace with a message of love and kindness
International Day of Peace on 21 September is dedicated to promoting harmony and understanding among people worldwide. Kirklees College has joined communities worldwide in celebrating the United Nations’ International Day of Peace, with Principal Palvinder Singh sharing a powerful message of kindness, unity and love. Speaking to students and staff across all campuses, the Principal […]
Why Ben Atkinson wanted to inspire a new generation of chefs and people in his next chapter
After 27 years in the hospitality and catering industry, Ben Atkinson decided to pursue a different career path and studied for a teaching qualification at Kirklees College. When talking about this return to education, Ben said: “I have really enjoyed getting back into education and back into learning. It has now opened so many doors. […]
Start the new academic year by becoming a Kirklees College employer partner
As Kirklees College prepares to welcome thousands of new students, it is looking for new employers to offer students and apprentices career-enhancing opportunities. When you choose to work with the college, your business will also gain access to professional training and development opportunities for your staff. Keep reading to discover the range of ways […]
Another year of creating opportunities and changing lives begins at Kirklees College
This week, Kirklees College welcomes new and returning students after the summer break. Students will be warmly welcomed by staff across our seven centres located in Huddersfield and Dewsbury, across a range of subject areas. As a uniquely vocational college, Kirklees College prides itself on offering its students a hands-on learning experience focused on practical […]
Access to Higher Education Diploma: Everything You Need To Know
Higher education can be the key to unlocking your dream employment position. Whether you want to save lives, defend people in court, or inspire the next generation as a professor, a degree is often essential. But the road for adult learners has often been limited – until Access to Higher Education Diplomas were created. Available […]
Could your business offer a T Level industry placement?
Kirklees College is looking for more local and regional employers to work with and help offer career-enhancing placement opportunities. Only with the support of employers can Kirklees College better prepare its students to make a successful transition into work, contributing to a motivated, ambitious and capable workforce. As a college, we have recently been celebrating […]
How Kirklees College changed the life of Brittany O’Sullivan and allowed her to start her next chapter
Brittany O’Sullivan is another passionate advocate of the life-changing impact of returning to education as an adult. Since enrolling on her Fabrication and Welding Level 3 apprenticeship in 2023, Brittany has thrived on the course despite facing significant personal challenges. Once Brittany began work at Auden Funeral Supplies in Liversidge, she quickly impressed her employer […]
Access to Higher Education students can now look forward to university
Students on our Access to Higher Education courses are planning the next steps in their educational journey after achieving exceptional results on their Access to Higher Education course. The students’ success and their resulting progression are a testament to the hard work and dedication of the individuals over the academic year and the support they […]