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Screen Yorkshire and Wakefield College to build bridges into TV and film Industries
Tuesday, 23 February, 2021
Screen Yorkshire has today launched a new group to build stronger and more proactive links between the region’s colleges and the booming TV and film sector.
Media Students get to Experience Wakefield
Monday, 22 February, 2021
Wakefield Council’s Tourism team recently held a virtual work placement week for Wakefield College’s Level 3 Year 1 Media students where students were given various tasks to showcase their local area within Wakefield,
Ask An Apprentice
Wednesday, 10 February, 2021
As part of National Apprenticeship Week 2021 we asked HR apprentice, Becca Poutney, who is employed by ENGIE a few questions about her apprenticeship.
Engineering a brighter future
Tuesday, 09 February, 2021
Staff from Wakefield College’s Work Placement Team have gone virtual by teaming up with Wakefield-based engineering firm Sewtec Automation to offer college students an insight into the engineering industry.
New Covid-19 testing site opens at Wakefield College
Wednesday, 03 February, 2021
The district’s first community lateral flow COVID-19 test site is opening this week in partnership with Wakefield College for staff and students as well as critical workers across the district.