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National Finalist for Apprenticeship Provider Award
Tuesday, 04 May, 2021
On Thursday 29th April the AAC Apprenticeship Awards held their National Finalists Ceremony online. The Apprenticeships team at Wakefield College are proud to announce they have been shortlisted as a national finalist for the Outstanding Contribution to the Development of Apprenticeships Provider award. The awards, established in 2017, are a joint project by FE Week and…
A Caring College
Wednesday, 25 November, 2020
Wakefield College achieves the Quality Standard in Carer Support accreditation for their work supporting Young Adult Carers
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.
Construction students awarded on their doorsteps
Tuesday, 02 June, 2020
Every year the CIOB (The Chartered Institute of Building) helps colleges celebrate the achievements of their construction students, by recognising their efforts and successes.
Wakefield College celebrates Apprenticeships success…
Monday, 10 February, 2020
Wakefield College’s newly opened Beaumont Building was the backdrop for the annual Apprenticeships Awards Ceremony last week
Wakefield College achieves Matrix accreditation
Wednesday, 15 May, 2019
Wakefield College’s quality of information, advice and guidance (IAG) it gives to learners has been recognised following accreditation by Matrix – the quality framework for organisations used to assess IAG and support services
Wakefield College celebrates Apprentice success
Friday, 08 March, 2019
The Waterton Park Hotel formed the backdrop for Wakefield College’s annual Apprenticeships Awards Ceremony this week. Local business leaders and dignitaries were joined by senior college staff to celebrate the success of apprentices and employers at the glittering awards evening.
Celebrating the students of the year
Friday, 14 December, 2018
Wakefield College handed out ‘Student of the Year’ to students nominated for the 2017/18 academic year, in a ceremony held with the Mayor of Wakefield.
Wakefield College have been awarded ‘College of the Year’ in the West Yorkshire region
Wednesday, 17 October, 2018
Wakefield College has been awarded ‘College of the Year’ in the West Yorkshire region for the dedication and support to the Yorkshire Air Ambulance.
University Centre tops NSS rankings for 2nd year running
Wednesday, 08 August, 2018
The University Centre at Wakefield College is celebrating the results of the National Student Survey, which puts them top of the class for overall student satisfaction for Higher Education courses in the Yorkshire and Humber region for the second year running.