In times of change

Speaking at Wakefield College’s Graduation Ceremony in the City’s Cathedral last week, Terry Hodgkinson, Chairman Designate of Yorkshire Forward, the Regional Development Agency, told the 162 graduates taking part, “We live in a world that is changing at an alarming rate and at times of change, learners inherit the earth.

Graduation Day Photos 2003 Graduates parade through city

“My vision for this Region is that in five years time we will see great transformation and change in our economic landscape. You have to start with something in mind and then take that first step. If you think you can, you can, if you think you cannot, you are probably right. As individuals we have unlimited potential and there is only one person who determines to what extent we realise that potential, and that is ourselves,” he said.

Heather MacDonald, College Principal, said that Further and Higher Education continued to be challenging areas within which it sometimes felt that the only constant was change. “But at Wakefield College we are fortunate to have a committed team of professional tutors, whose enthusiasm continues to shine through.”

She said the College worked in partnership with many organisations and education providers throughout the District, the benefits of which were far reaching. “Together we can open the door to opportunity and success for greater numbers within our local community.”

In excess of 400 students graduated from Wakefield College this year - the largest number ever - in subjects including Education, Computing, Personnel, Building Studies, Childhood Studies, Care, Sports Studies, Music, Engineering, Business & Management, Travel & Tourism, Catering, Multimedia, Theatre, Marketing, Art & Design and Accounting, many of whom have gone on to do top-up degrees at universities across the country.

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