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Girl Power! Student secures herself place in WorldSkills UK Final
Friday, 22 October, 2021
Wakefield College Engineering student Yasmin Whale has come up trumps after securing a place in the finals of the prestigious WorldSkills UK competition.
Pilot Filmed for sought after Construction course
Thursday, 21 October, 2021
This month, The Construction Site Operative Pilot Training Project has been taking place at our Castleford Campus. Following employer research that highlighted the demand for skilled Site Operatives, Wakefield College, Consult DJH Ltd and i-Consult Ltd have developed an entry-level training course that not only formalises the skills, attributes, and knowledge required to be an effective Construction Site Operative but also offers new entrants a recognised career path which they can follow.
Award Winning Celebrity Hairdresser to Launch Programme at October Open Event
Friday, 08 October, 2021
This month sees the launch of an exciting new partnership for Wakefield College’s Hair & Beauty department. The partnership, set up with celebrity hairdresser Andrew Barton, known for the original Channel 4 hit TV show '10 Years Younger,' and his new Andrew Barton London Education (ABLE) programme, will equip students with industry-level skill and abilities.
Wakefield College hosts pop-up vaccine clinic for students…
Thursday, 30 September, 2021
Wakefield College continues to play its part in the fight against COVID-19 as it recently hosted a pop-up vaccine clinic for students aged 16 or 17.
Exciting Relaunch for the University Centre at Wakefield College (UCW)
Tuesday, 10 August, 2021
The University Centre at Wakefield College (UCW) has an exciting new look following a major rebrand. Based at the College’s City Campus, the new look UCW brand was formally launched during a recent ribbon cutting ceremony.
Wakefield College Celebrates A Level Results…
Tuesday, 10 August, 2021
A Level students from Wakefield College’s Sixth Form have demonstrated their hard work and resilience once again after the class of 2021 achieved another strong set of results.
Educators join forces to offer businesses help with skills
Tuesday, 10 August, 2021
Seven West Yorkshire colleges, Go Higher West Yorkshire and the Textile Centre of Excellence have come together to give businesses a simple way to access funded training and advice.
As part of the West Yorkshire Consortium of Colleges’ Let’s…
World Youth Skills Day 2021
Thursday, 15 July, 2021
World Youth Skills Day was declared by the United Nations General Assembly in 2014 to focus attention on technical and vocational skill development in the youth, and specifically their ability to access affordable, quality technical…
Students Logo Design Unveiled at The Hut
Tuesday, 06 July, 2021
Back in May, Wakefield College industry partner, ENGIE hosted a virtual project week with their Level 2 and Level 3 Business students. The virtual work placement involved the students developing ideas for a marketing campaign for the The Hut Community Centre in Airedale, Castleford.
End of Year Awards for Construction
Tuesday, 06 July, 2021
On Wednesday 30th June the Wakefield College Construction department held an end of year awards presentation for their students. To ensure a covid-safe environment, students and parents were invited to join the Head of Curriculum for Construction, Suzanne Black, their tutors and the wider teams for student experience and work placement outside the façade of the Castleford Campus.
Suzanne…