Mujahid Khan looks back on apprenticeship journey after awards nomination
Mujahid Khan, a Level 4 Professional Accounting apprentice, has been reflecting on his apprenticeship journey following a nomination at the West Yorkshire Apprentice Awards. Known to his colleagues as Muj, he has been celebrated after displaying exceptional progress both at Kirklees College and in the workplace at Walter Dawson & Son. When we asked how […]
Meet the tutor: James Dean from Engineering
James Dean is an Engineering tutor at Kirklees College. Before starting with us, he had several years of experience in the sector and is now passing that insight onto the next generation of engineering professionals. How long have you been teaching at Kirklees College? I’m approaching the end of my second year of teaching at […]
Skills for Work and Life students make a huge impact at local community garden
Our Skills for Work and Life students from Huddersfield Centre have been making a huge impact in the community through an inspiring gardening project. Along with their tutor, Sabi Grewal, the students have all made a truly positive difference to our local area through their work at a community garden on Prospect Street in Springwood. […]
Meet the Tutors: Liam Jenkinson from Health and Social Care
We have been catching up with Liam Jenkinson, a Health and Social Care tutor at Kirklees College. Liam has over 17 years of experience in the NHS and is now helping to train the next generation of healthcare professionals at the college. Here, he talks about that amazing career and the benefits of starting your […]
Meet the Tutors: Rebecca Dawson from Animal Care
We have been catching up with Rebecca Dawson, an Animal tutor at Kirklees College. Rebecca has years of experience in the animal care industry and is now putting that experience inspiring the next generation. How long have you been teaching at Kirklees College? I have been teaching for 2 years at the college, and before […]
Health and Social Care students start on career-enhancing placement at Dewsbury & District Hospital
A group of Health and Social Care students have just embarked on their placement journey at Dewsbury & District Hospital with the Mid Yorkshire Teaching Trust. Following a comprehensive 4-day induction, the students are now immersed in hands-on learning on a variety of wards, including surgical, stroke, acute, and the discharge lounge. Students have also […]
Access to Higher Education Students raise over £2,400 for Kirkwood Hospice
Three Access to Higher Education students recently completed a 15,000 feet skydive to raise money for Kirkwood Hospice. Jess Catling, Celine Ellis, and Emma Sharpe completed this incredible fundraising with dedication and enthusiasm. They raised over £2,400, with that achievement marking the culmination of their ‘Campaign for Kindness’. Roxanne Bahri, Programme Lead for Access to […]
New Student Services Hub officially opened by Adeeba Malik, HM Lord Lieutenant of West Yorkshire
On Wednesday 22 April, Kirklees College officially opened its new Student Services Hub. The new hub, based at the college’s Huddersfield Centre, was opened by Professor Adeeba Malik, HM Lord Lieutenant of West Yorkshire. This new hub represents a significant step forward in how Kirklees College supports its students, many of whom face substantial barriers […]