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Monday, 19 October, 2020

Craig Wigglesworth, Managing Director of a SME manufacturing company STT (Specialist Tooling Technologies Ltd) and David White, Head of Employer Engagement at Wakefield College discuss STT in particular and the region as a whole’s training needs. They talk about how Wakefield College helps to meet those needs helping businesses succeed and what needs to be done in the future to make sure they can continue to innovatively collaborate with businesses in the Leeds City Region and beyond.

Wakefield College Apprentice nominated for Regional Apprentice of the Year

Thursday, 10 September, 2020

As an CMI Award of Excellence winner, James is now automatically nominated for the CMI Regional Apprentice of the Year.

I would walk 600 miles!

Tuesday, 01 September, 2020

This September, Paul Collier, Wakefield College’s EHCP & Funding Co-ordinator in the Inclusion Department and his daughter and former Wakefield College A Level Student Ebony, are challenging themselves to take on the 600 Mile September Challenge to raise awareness and money for York Mind.

CMI Students recognised with Awards of Excellence

Monday, 24 August, 2020

Sarah Wilson and James Evison, CMI Team Leader Level 3 apprentices, were nominated for the CMI Awards of Excellence by Lee Lyons, Assessor and Trainer for Apprenticeships and Commercial Training at Wakefield College.

Wakefield College celebrates A Level results

Thursday, 13 August, 2020

A Level students from Wakefield College’s Sixth Form have demonstrated their hard work and resilience after the class of 2020 achieved another strong set of results. Figures revealed last night showed students achieved an overall pass rate of 97% - the 17th year running the result has exceeded 95%.

A Mother and Daughter Higher Learning Experience

Monday, 10 August, 2020

There are families that work together and then there are families that study together! Johanne Child, Care & Early Years Lecturer introduces us to an inspirational story from two of our HE students who have both had to face personal barriers and obstacles and just so happen to be mother & daughter.

Vision for the future of colleges launched by Independent Commission

Friday, 24 July, 2020

On Wednesday 22nd July, the Independent Commission on the College of the Future launched its vision for the future of colleges across the UK: a new bold and ambitious strategic remit for colleges to empower people with opportunities for lifelong learning and support, to boost productivity, and to strengthen every community’s sense of place.

Wakefield learners win prestgious awards at the 2020 BTEC Awards

Friday, 26 June, 2020

The exceptional achievements of two students from Wakefield College were celebrated yesterday as they were awarded prestigious BTEC awards. Azrah Khan, was awarded the bronze BTEC award for the Business and Enterprise Student of the Year category and Mateusz Sowinski, claimed the silver award for BTEC Science Student of the Year.

Children’s University makes it to Space!

Monday, 22 June, 2020

Young coders in Wakefield had an exciting surprise during lockdown – a message from space!