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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.
National Apprenticeships Week 2021
Wednesday, 27 January, 2021
The 14th annual National Apprenticeship Week 2021 will take place from the 8th to 14th of February. With 2020 forcing us to rely on technology and virtual meetings more than ever, Wakefield College has a very different, but just as exciting, National Apprenticeship Week planned.
One Photo, One Vision
Thursday, 21 January, 2021
The winner of the Wakefield College's Buzz magazine photography competition is announced!
Wakefield College to host Virtual Employer Event
Friday, 15 January, 2021
On Tuesday 9th February Wakefield College will be holding their Virtual Employer Event to inform employers of how they both can work together in these difficult trading times.
Lights, Camera, Action!
Friday, 18 December, 2020
The corporate video production company, Stada Media, offers a valuable Virtual Work Placement for our Level 3 Media students.
A Time for Giving
Thursday, 17 December, 2020
Galliford Try present Construction students with a donation of toolboxes, part of Galliford Try’s commitment to the 4GoodFund, the charitable arm of the YORbuild framework.
A Virtual Work Experience
Monday, 07 December, 2020
One of Wakefield College's industry partners, Engie have come up with an innovative programme to ensure students still receive valuable on the job experience
The Next Level Qualification
Wednesday, 02 December, 2020
On Monday 7th December at 5pm Wakefield College will hold a virtual event, T Levels: The Next Level Event, on their website and social media channels for prospective T level students and parents to give them more information on this exciting two year route into skilled employment, higher study or apprenticeships.
An Elf for a Day
Wednesday, 02 December, 2020
The Care and Early Years department at Wakefield College have signed up to the Elf Day 2020 to raise funds and awareness for Alzheimers Society.