Latest Developments

3rd April, 2009

MPs Open new College Campus
Wakefield College’s iconic new skillsXchange was officially opened today by Ed Balls, Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families and MP for Normanton, accompanied by his wife, Yvette Cooper, MP for Pontefract and Castleford and Chief Secretary to the Treasury...

Official Opening Photos
Photos from the official opening of the skillsXchange which was opened by Ed Balls MP...

26th February, 2009

First skillsXchange open evening
The skillsXchange Open Evening saw over 870 visitors all wanting to look around the iconic new building...

24th February, 2009

Nighttime Photo Shoot
Fantastic photos of the skillsXchange taken during a nightime photoshoot...

23rd February, 2009

The final countdown
Probably the most impressive building on the most successful contemporary regeneration site in Yorkshire - that’s Wakefield College’s new Campus, the skillsXchange at Glasshoughton, a distinctive, iconic structure, which has emerged out of the ground in recent months, and on Monday opened its doors to students...

Official Opening
The official opening of the skillsXchange including the cutting of the ribbon and the first students through the doors...

6th February, 2009

Official exchange of the keys
A ceremonial key exchange took place today, this marked the official handover of ownership of the skillsXchange to Wakefield College...

Governors Visit
College governors are given a guided tour of the new state-of-the-art learning centre - the skillsXchange...

3rd February, 2009

skillsXchange construction update
A very wintery scene at the skillsXchange, less three weeks to go and the installation of furniture and equipment continues...

21st January, 2009

skillsXchange construction update
The big move from the Whitwood Campus to the skillsXchange is now under way, most classrooms and the library now have furniture...

6th January, 2009

skillsXchange construction update
All the finishing touches are coming to an end and Wakefield College is about take control of the building in the handing over of the keys ceremony...

17th December, 2008

skillsXchange construction update
With only weeks to go before the doors open to students construction has almost finished, and the move from the Whitwood Campus to the skillsXchange is now ready to begin...

10th December, 2008

skillsXchange time lapse movie
Time lapsed video footage of the Wakefield College skillsXchange from May 2007 to December 2008, we will update this movie every month so you can see the progress...

3rd December, 2008

skillsXchange construction update
Construction continues at the skillsXchange, many areas are now finished or very close to being finished, landscaping continues as does the final fix...

18th November, 2008

skillsXchange construction update
Construction continues at the skillsXchange, work on the exterior and surrounding areas is quickly taking shape, with most areas close to being finished...

4th November, 2008

skillsXchange construction update
Construction continues at the skillsXchange, many areas are now nearing completion and exterior landscaping is now also underway...

21th October, 2008

skillsXchange construction update
Construction continues at the skillsXchange, with construction due to finish in the next month or so, the final rush to finish is underway...

9th October, 2008

skillsXchange construction update
Construction continues at the skillsXchange, with construction due to finish shortly, many areas are taking shape...

24th September, 2008

skillsXchange construction update
Construction continues at the skillsXchange, the end is now in sight, with many areas nearing completion...

28th August, 2008

skillsXchange construction update
Construction continues at the skillsXchange, the second fix is fast coming to an end...

5th August, 2008

skillsXchange construction update
Construction continues at the skillsXchange, lighting, under floor heating and ceilings are in the process of being fitted...

16th July, 2008

skillsXchange construction update
Construction continues at the skillsXchange, most of the major construction work is now finished...

27th June, 2008

skillsXchange construction update
Construction continues at the skillsXchange, the exterior is close to being finished and fully water tight...

25th June, 2008

skillsXchange construction update
Construction continues at the skillsXchange, under floor heating is now being installed...

4th June, 2008

skillsXchange construction update
Construction continues at the skillsXchange, most the glass has been fitted, the skillsXchange will shortly be fully water tight meaning the first fix can really be progressed...

20th May, 2008

skillsXchange construction update
Construction continues at the skillsXchange, the roof structure has been completed...

7th April, 2008

skillsXchange construction update
Construction continues at the skillsXchange, the windows are now in the process of being fitted...

22nd February, 2008

Photos from the Topping Out Ceremony for skillsXchange
Photos from the Topping Out ceremony which marked the safe completion of the highest point of the building...

Topping Out Ceremony for skillsXchange
A digital clock counting down the seconds until students walk through its doors, marked the ‘Topping Out’ Ceremony of Wakefield College's new Campus - the skillsXchange at Glasshoughton - this week...

12th February, 2008

Construction Update
Dramatic sunrise photos from the skillsXchange...

5th February, 2008

Construction Update
Aerial photos from the skillsXchange, you can see the roof is almost complete and the exterior is quickly taking shape...

31st January, 2008

College Governors visit skillsXchange
Wakefield College Governors visit the skillsXchange to inspect progress...

20th November, 2007

skillsXchange construction facilities virtual tour
This movie provides a virtual tour of the construction facilities at the Wakefield College skillsXchange...

skillsXchange engineering facilities virtual tour
This movie provides a virtual tour of the engineering facilities at the Wakefield College skillsXchange...

skillsXchange hair and beauty facilities virtual tour
This movie provides a virtual tour of the hair and beauty facilities at the Wakefield College skillsXchange...

skillsXchange motor vehicle facilities virtual tour
This movie provides a virtual tour of the motor vehicle facilities at the Wakefield College skillsXchange...

6th November, 2007

skillsXchange construction update
Latest construction images from the skillsXchange...

10th September, 2007

Xchange: First structural elements begin to take shape
Construction of the skillsXchange continues, and the first structural elements begin to take shape...

skillsXchange framing up nicely…
Work on Wakefield College’s state-of-the-art new Campus, The skillsXchange, is gathering pace and engineers have begun to put finishing touches to the steel structure that will form the skeleton of the iconic new learning facility...

1st August, 2007

skillsXchange 3D movie
This movie provides a virtual tour of the skillsXchange.

25th July, 2007

Latest skillsXchange Visuals revealed
Latest visuals of the iconic new skillsXchange, including interior visuals of the refectory, reception and learning centre...

21st May, 2007

First turf cut as work begins on Wakefield College skillsXchange
A turf cutting ceremony this week marked the beginning of construction work on Wakefield College’s new state-of-the-art learning facility at Glasshoughton – The skillsXchange...

Photos from the skillsXchange First Turf event
Photos of the Wakefield College skillsXchange First Turf event, MP for Pontefract and Castleford, Yvette Cooper was joined by local school children to celebrate the start of construction for the state-of-the-art learning facility at Glasshoughton...

skillsXchange - cutting of the first turf
Video footage from the cutting of the first turf event at the new Wakefield College skillsXchange...

23 April, 2007

Work begins on The skillsXchange
Wakefield College has a vision - to provide cutting edge training facilities, for both individuals and businesses, to meet the skills challenges of the 21st century. That vision has taken a step closer to reality...

3rd April, 2007

New Visions for a New Build
Work on Wakefield College’s new state-of-the-art learning facility at Glasshoughton, the skillsXchange, moved a step forward this week when College bosses signed final contracts...

skillsXchange Contract Signing
Video footage from the official contract signing for the Wakefield College skillsXchange...