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February
2
Thursday

Thornes Park Campus Open Evening

AS/A Levels, Higher Education, Art, Design, Media & Communications, Performing Arts, Music, Sport & Public Services, Professional Studies, Business & Management, Life Skills, Apprenticeships, Rugby League Development Centre, Football Development Centre, Athlete Development Programme and Training for Businesses.

Date:
Thursday, 2nd February 2012
Time:
4.30pm - 6.30pm
Location:
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February
6
Monday

Apprenticeships Week

The Week, which is organised by the National Apprenticeship Service (NAS), will celebrate the talents and skills of apprentices. It will see apprentices, employers, providers and all those involved with Apprenticeship programmes come together to celebrate the value of Apprenticeships.

Date:
Monday, 6th February - Friday, 10th February 2012
Time:
(Events and times within this week to be confirmed)
Location:
February
9
Thursday

City Centre Campus Open Evening

AS/A Levels, Access to HE, Animal Care, Childcare, Higher Education, Business & Management, Information Communication Technology, Education, Hospitality & Catering, Health & Social Care, Travel & Tourism, Life Skills, Apprenticeships, Professional Studies and Training for Businesses.

Date:
Thursday, 9th February 2012
Time:
4.30pm - 6.30pm
Location:
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February
22
Wednesday

skillsXchange Open Evening

Engineering, Construction & Civil Engineering, Information Communication Technology, Motor Vehicle, Hair & Beauty, Childcare, Health & Social Care, Life Skills, Apprenticeships, Higher Education and Training for Businesses.

Date:
Wednesday, 22nd February 2012
Time:
4.30pm - 6.30pm
Location:
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March
22
Thursday

Essential Skills in Innovation & Creativity for Management

Part of Wakefield College Business Masterclass for 2012 Seminar Series

This is the second of new free lunch-time initiative giving you access to the industry expertise that will make a difference to you and your business.

‘Essential Skills for Social Media for Management’ - Wondering how to manage your resources on social media in 2012? Ian Green, Partner, GREEN Communications will deliver 30 ideas for your social media strategy which will ensure that your business or organisation is at the centre of the online conversation rather than standing on the sidelines.

Date:
Thursday, 22nd March 2012
Time:
11.45am - 2pm
Location:
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March
28
Wednesday

Varsity Challenge

Students and staff get involved in a number of competitions against our friends at Pontefract New College for the honour of Varsity winners. Past events have included football, ten pin bowling, debating, dancing, badminton, pool and many more. The day climaxes with a Rugby League game between the two colleges at Wakefield Trinity’s Belle Vue ground.

Date:
Wednesday, 28th March 2012
Time:
(Events and times within this day to be confirmed)
Location:
June
20
Wednesday

VQ Day

VQ Day is a national celebration of vocational qualifications for students, teachers and employers. It shines a light on and recognises the millions of talented and skilled people throughout the UK who are awarded VQs.

Date:
Wednesday, 20th June 2012
Time:
(Events and times within this day to be confirmed)
Location:
June
20
Wednesday

UCAS Fair - Sheffield Arena

UCAS and HE fairs provide a great opportunity to find out more about different courses and universities. You will be able to pick up prospectuses and talk to university representatives.

Date:
Wednesday, 20th June 2012
Time:
(Times to be confirmed)
Location:
June
21
Thursday

UCAS Fair - Leeds Metropolitan University, Headingley Campus

UCAS and HE fairs provide a great opportunity to find out more about different courses and universities. You will be able to pick up prospectuses and talk to university representatives.

Date:
Thursday, 21st June 2012
Time:
(Times to be confirmed)
Location:
June
22
Friday

UCAS Fair - Leeds Metropolitan University, Headingley Campus

UCAS and HE fairs provide a great opportunity to find out more about different courses and universities. You will be able to pick up prospectuses and talk to university representatives.

Date:
Friday, 22nd June 2012
Time:
(Times to be confirmed)
Location:
August
16
Thursday

A Level Results Day

A Level results day is where students can collect their exam results and celebrate their achievements after two years of study within the Sixth Form at Wakefield College.

Date:
Thursday, 16th August 2012
Time:
Results are available from 11am
Location:

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