If you strive to be an employer with a motivated, productive and engaged workforce, investing in staff training is a great way to develop and refresh your workforce whilst attracting and retaining the best talent for your business.
Starting in September 2026, Kirklees College will offer an extended range of courses designed to upskill staff in various areas, helping your business grow.
If you have staff looking to achieve a new qualification or upskill in their current role, there is no better place to start than Kirklees College.
Dawn Turner, Business Development Manager at Kirklees College, said: “Research indicates that high-quality Continuous Professional Development is a critical factor in staff retention, with younger employees in particular valuing this as a key factor for staying at their current job.”
One of the best examples of this has been the college’s ongoing partnership with Myton Food Group. Current staff at Myton Food Group have been undertaking upskilling courses with the college and are benefiting from the facilities and expert tutoring available at the Kirklees College Process Manufacturing Centre.
More useful information for local employers
Many employees see training as a huge employee benefit, and our industry-experienced tutors and trainers can support your training needs. They will design bespoke programmes specific to your business and individual requirements, which they deliver to the highest standard.
Kirklees College is also one of the region’s biggest apprenticeship providers with over 1,000 apprentices. Offering an apprenticeship opportunity within your business is a great way to support and develop local talent whilst fulfilling the needs of your organisation. Visit the apprenticeship section of the Kirklees College website for more information on this.
Next steps
Email employers@kirkleescollege.ac.uk to discover the college’s range of opportunities. You can also connect with the Kirklees College Business Development team on LinkedIn or discover the wide range of courses for those aged 19+ by heading to the Adult Learner section of the college’s website.