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 […]
Celebrating adult Maths and English success
Kirklees College has been celebrating the success of adult learners who have completed their Maths and English qualifications. One student, Dimah Alkhalaf, achieved an incredible grade 9 in GCSE Maths. Dimah was the only person in the college to achieve this, having worked exceptionally hard throughout the year. Toni Nikina Strowger narrowly missed out on […]
Engineering students preparing for next steps in their careers after amazing achievements
Engineering students at Kirklees College are celebrating after achieving outstanding grades and are now planning their next steps. Students across the college’s Level 3 and T Level courses are progressing onto employment, apprenticeships and university. Aiden King’s progression from Level 2 to Level 3 and then an apprenticeship Aiden King joined the college in September […]
Kirklees College students achieve life-changing results across Level 3 and T Level courses
A range of students from Kirklees College have been celebrating after achieving incredible results across Level 3 and T Level courses. This success is a testament to their hard work and determination. Throughout their time at Kirklees College, they have also been supported by their inspiring tutors on the path to these incredible achievements. In […]
How Kirklees College helped Faheem Mustakeem develop the skills needed to start his boxing career
Former sports student Faheem Mustakeem is still undefeated in his career as a professional boxer and he credits Kirklees College for giving him the skills to thrive in his young sporting career. Since studying sport at the college, Faheem has competed in five professional fights and remains undefeated, winning four and drawing once. When speaking […]
Kirklees College launches Administrative Assistant Level 2 apprenticeships
Kirklees College is delighted to announce the launch of a new apprenticeship programme, Administrative Assistant Level 2. For an organisation, assistant administrators will be responsible for assisting colleagues with routine duties. These can vary depending on the team structure and size of business. They use digital systems and tools to collate, extract and enter data. […]