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12-13 Town Takeover – college showcase to celebrate Huddersfield Town FC partnership

20-26 Awards Special – celebrating staff and student success

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EDITOR Vicky DacreDESIGNER Kate TaylorWITH THANKS TO: Beccy Meara, director of finance

Cover image: Apprenticeship image – L3 Engineering Apprentice Benjamin Darling (University of Huddersfield)

In this edition of Cornerstone magazine, one of our key focuses is looking at the college’s work with Apprenticeships as we celebrated National Apprenticeship Week in March.

Growth in Apprenticeships has been a key element in our strategic planning over the past four years as we have sought to inform and encourage employers, young people, parents, school teachers and others of the benefit of Apprenticeships.

People sometimes have out-dated views of Apprenticeships because they remember the cheap ‘stack them high’ Government strategies of the 1980s and 1990s. Apprenticeships in 2016 offer real employment opportunities with the supported training to develop the skills and underpinning knowledge to become more productive in the labour market.

I am proud to say that the college’s work on Apprenticeships has been recognised – in February we were proud to win silver in the education category at Apprenticeships 4 England awards ceremony at the Emirates Stadium in London. See pages 8-11 for examples of just some of the Apprenticeships we offer and why our students and employers believe it works for them.

As well as Apprenticeships, the college focuses a great deal on working with local employers and we were delighted to have a number of businesses and organisations support our Employability Week in March.

The aim of the event was to help give our students vital skills which will help them find employment and hopefully excel in it once they choose to leave college, from creating their CV and preparing them for interviews to making sure they are prepared for what to expect once they start a job. See more on pages 6-7.

Support from employers has also helped us to reward staff and student success. Our COLS (College Outstanding Learner Success) Awards for students and our KC Stars staff awards received sponsorship from local businesses for the first time.

We are extremely grateful to everyone who encouraged, commended and inspired our nominees and winners through their support and congratulations of course to those students and staff who deservedly won the recognition for their hard work.

The college has some very strong links and partnerships with many organisations in the area, particularly Huddersfield Town Football Club, who once again allowed us to showcase our students’ talents at a special ‘Town Takeover’ match in March. See pages 12-13.

In addition, we have features on successful former students who have joined our alumni, partnership work and lots more. I hope you enjoy reading all about it.

Peter McCannPrincipal

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PROCESS MANUFACTURING

A ground-breaking ceremony took place at the college’s new Process Manufacturing Centre which is due to open for students this August.

MISSION ENTERPRISE

A James Bond theme was used to inspire full-time students to take part in activities for Global Entrepreneurship Week. The college won a national award for its participation. See page 31

SOCIAL MEDIA

Kirklees College now of fers Apprenticeships in social media and digital marketing after employers identified a skills gap. This is just one of many courses the college offers after responding to the needs of local employers.

Graham Pitchforth @grahamd86

Well done to all studying @CIM_Exchange @kirkleescollege strategic #marketing some great exam results!!

Elder Studios @ElderStudiosLtd

Good to meet some enthusiastic IT students at@kirkleescollege yesterday. And looking forward to them visiting us soon. #PutTheKettleOn

Nicola Codd @NicolaCodd

Enjoyed #NAMSS #Prevent session with input from@pollyharrow @kirkleescollege and David Smart #NCTP

Cristina George @Crissietoff

Great student conference @kirkleescollege Great feedback on what students are doing on all sorts of fronts including #handsoffHRI

Ericsson Careers @EricssonCareers

@KC_AP_SDC @kirkleescollege Great to see young minds working in #STEM.

TOP TWEETS

Huddersfield Climb @HuddsClimb

A fantastic result for @sportrelief with @kirkleescollege @SaraEnrichment 1863m climbed in 90 mins, raising £123.70!

PJEA Kirklees @PJEA_Kirklees

Visiting @peteevans from@MomentumSalesSS as part of our commitment to skills development during #employabilityweek @kirkleescollege

Sean Javis @SeanMJarvis

Great night at the #KCstars tonight with @kirkleescollege - I was honoured to be involved. Great college.

Fourteen19 @fourteen19

Our second #NCW2016 session today. This time at @kirkleescollege speaking to BTEC students. #apprenticeships #jobs

Paul Hudson @P_Huddy60

@kirkleescollege Likewise! PMC is a fantastic project @Extract_Tech are very proud to be involved.

HTAFC Business @HTAFCBusiness

we have been to visit the animals in the family stand from @kirkleescollege #KCTownTakeover (VRH)

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The Partnership Garden at the Process Manufacturing Centre represents the strength and progress achieved by working together with process manufacturing businesses, Kirklees Council the Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership (LEP) and the college to successfully bring a purpose-built training centre to life.

Representatives from industry, the LEP, Kirklees College, Kirklees Council and an award winning process manufacturing apprentice planted trees to symbolise the growth achieved by working together.

The initial project group included BASF, Nufarm UK Limited, Syngenta, Kirklees College and YCF (Your Connected Future). But support for the project has grown and many more companies have since pledged their support. Many of these businesses attended to see how the building is taking shape.

The project was been awarded £3.1m capital funding from the Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership (LEP) Growth Deal. This has been supplemented by local businesses in terms of plant, equipment, resources and advice making the total value £5m.

In addition to the new facilities, Kirklees College has been selected by the National Skill Academy for Food and Drink as the approved provider to offer the Food and Drink Engineering Maintenance

‘Trailblazer’ Apprenticeship. This new Apprenticeship is one of the first of the new age frameworks, soon to be known as ‘standards’ under the reforms announced by government to achieve more employer-focused programmes of training.

The Apprenticeship will combine training at the college’s Engineering Centre and the new Process Manufacturing Centre. It has been designed by the National Skills Academy for Food and Drink in conjunction with a number of employers including Nestlé, Princes Foods and Haribo to meet the needs of the industry.

Kirklees College principal, Peter McCann said, “This event was a chance to celebrate our progress to date with some of the many supporters the project has attracted. With funding from the Leeds City Region LEP’s Growth Deal we have worked with the help of our industry specialist partners and Kirklees Council to bring this purpose built facility to life.

“We are looking forward to opening our doors to trainees and apprentices from August and we’re excited by the opportunities that this specialist facility and the network of partners the project has established can explore in the future.

“This event marked and celebrated this unique partnership and we can grow stronger by working together. The building is just the start.”

Roger Marsh OBE, Chair of the Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership (LEP) said, “Home to the largest concentration of advanced manufacturing businesses, the LEP is clear that manufacturing is vital to the Leeds City Region’s economy both now and in the future. That is why we are delighted to support the Kirklees College Process Manufacturing Centre, alongside those local businesses that see the importance of this development, to ensure we create opportunities for young people to learn new skills and forge a career on the latest industry equipment.

“It is fantastic to work in partnership with industry professionals and education partners to ensure this project gets off the ground and I look forward to meeting those students and apprentices who will benefit from this investment in years to come.”

Jill Mooney, CEO of Your Connected Future (YCF) said, ‘’This is a very proud moment for an idea that originated as a YCF member led initiative and it is now coming to fruition at Kirklees College. Manufacturing and Engineering Apprentices have a great future at this centre and in their chosen profession.”

Built next to the college’s Engineering Centre in Turnbridge Road, Huddersfield, the specialist centre will be based in the heart of the town’s manufacturing area on St Andrew’s Road and Leeds Road.

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CELEBRATION OF PARTNER SUPPORT AS PROCESS MANUFACTURING CENTRE NEARS COMPLETIONKirklees College hosted a celebration event in May to mark the progress of the Process Manufacturing Centre in Huddersfield with the opening of a ‘Partnership Garden’.

Photo shows (L-R) Roger Marsh, OBE, non-executive chair, Local Enterprise Partnership; Ian Nunn, Syngenta; Maariyah Rawat, process manufacturing apprentice, Syngenta; Geoff Alvy, chair of governors, Kirklees College; Martin Green, Kirklees Council; Owen Dyson, Nufarm; Jill Mooney, YCF; Nick Kennett, BASF.

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Students improved their job skills at Kirklees College’s Employability Week.

The college engaged full time students across all centres in a week of activities to ensure the young people will be ready for work when they leave college.

There were various activities through the week including:• HR and Payroll session to inform students what to expect when they get into work • Lloyds Bank came to present a range of employability programmes to the students.• Employers came in to talk to the students about preparing for work and employer expectations. These included Buy It Direct, Disposables UK, Applegate Properties, KLTV, Pepamint, Fantastic Media, Easy Endeavour and Talk Direct.• Workshops on CV writing, social media and mock interviews.• Careers Conventions in Huddersfield and Dewsbury featuring a large number of local employers and organisations.

The event was organised by the college’s Careers team and KC Works, a scheme the college runs in partnership with recruitment company Stafflex, to help young people to boost their work skills through work experience, work placements and potential opportunities to progress into Apprenticeships or work.

KC Works provides a vital link between the college and employers from across the area.

And because of the partnership, the British Chamber of Commerce named Kirklees College as regional winners in the Chamber Awards 2015 in the Education and Partnership category for the Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce Area.

KC Works project manager for Kirklees College Jude Flatley said: “We’re always working with employers to develop the employability skills of our students through work placements and other activities.

“But we thought having a focused week of activities would help to engage the students more and give them access to help with everything from writing their CV and doing job applications, to how to perform at interview and what to expect once they get the role.

“It has been a fantastic event and we are extremely grateful to all the employers who gave their time and offered their support and expertise to make it such a massive success.”

Curriculum areas also organised talks and workshops specific to careers in their field of industry.

Fourteen19, ProVu, Design Mechanics and Elder Studios came to talk to the IT students and BAE Systems ran a mock assessment centre to support students with their apprenticeship application process.

Helen Harrison came to talk to Childcare students.

At Brunel Construction Centre in Huddersfield there were talks from Vicky Newham about being self-employed and things to think about when starting a business; BAM Construction about what it is like working on a site and Driving School about issues with driving including costs and safety.

And at Dewsbury Construction Academy, British Gypsum, Johnston Paints and Craven Timber came in to speak to students and there were demonstrations from BG and Italia Paints and Plasters and Keith Langton.

Employers involved in the Careers Convention included:

Dewsbury careers fair Fantastic Media Mock interviews

• Applegate Properties• Army• Buy it Direct• Capita Asset Services • Carers trust Mid Yorkshire• Disposables Ltd• Eaton Smith LLP• Equinox Design • Extract Technology Ltd• FMG• G4S• Huddersfield Town FC• ICAEW• Kirklees Active Leisure• LV - Huddersfield• Pennine Business Partners Ltd

• Pepamint• Pivot• Polyframe Trade Ltd • Rentokil Pest Control• Rixonway Kitchens• RSPCA• Shaw Trust• Social Progress Ltd• Stafflex Ltd• Talk Direct• University of Huddersfield - human and health sciences• XEDI• Yorkshire Building Society


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APPRENTICESHIPS THAT WORK FOR YOU

The college currently trains around 2,800 apprentices across 30 subject areas and is one of the largest Apprenticeship providers in Yorkshire. As demand grows, the number of Apprenticeship programmes that the college delivers is growing on a weekly basis.

Working closely with employers and the business community from across West Yorkshire, Kirklees College has added programmes in social media, sports leadership, process manufactur ing, text i les , warehousing and payroll to its portfolio in the last year.

Darren Garland, Managing D i r e c t o r o f P r o V u Communications changed their recruitment strategy from exclusively recruiting university graduates to also including apprentices in the workplace and is already beginning to see the benefits.

“Working with the college to find the right IT apprentices has really worked for our business. The apprentices are able to learn

from us and the college at the same time,” he said.

“They bring new ideas from their learning in the classroom, while taking on the values, behaviours and training we need to grow our business.”

In a recent national Government report, 9 out of 10 businesses reported real benefits from recruiting an apprentice.

The report showed that 71% of apprentices were being kept on by employers on completion of their apprenticeship and a fifth of apprentices went on to study at a higher education level.

June Durrant, deputy principal at Kirklees College said “We’re working differently with employers to make sure we develop programmes that meet their business needs.”

“This might be part of their long term plans to replace an ageing workforce coming up to retirement age, or developing new facilities and programmes to meet specific skills gaps.

“For example, by working with the council and process manufacturing employers in this region, we secured funding from the LEP’s Growth Fund to build a £5million process manufacturing centre in Huddersfield.” she said. “The centre will offer specialist facilities to train existing staff and new apprentices in this field.”

“We welcome any suggestions for new Apprenticeship requirements from our business community. We are also happy to provide advice and guidance on the best programme or method of recruitment. The college can be a lot more accommodating than you might think!”

To find out how to recruit an apprentice with the college’s support or to talk to the college’s employers team about your training needs please go to www.kirkleescollege.ac.uk/employers, email [email protected] or call0800 781 3020.

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Darren Garland, Managing Director of ProVu Communications, and apprentice Luke Warby featured on bus adverts as part of the college’s #WorksForMe campaign.

Kirklees College was proud and delighted to win silver in the college category at The Apprenticeships 4 England Awards at the Emirates Stadium in February. The awards offer organisations the chance to be recognised and rewarded for their commitment, hard work, achievements and success in del iver ing qual i ty Apprenticeship programmes in England.

Deputy principal June Durrant and head of process manufacturing Brian Lawson collected the award on behalf of college.

This February, Kirklees College launched an employer-led campaign to explain how Apprenticeships are working for thousands of businesses across the region.


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ROB TURNS LOVE OF POLITICS INTO A CAREER WITH AN APPRENTICESHIP

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Rob works as constituency assistant and secretary to the Colne Valley MP and is studying business administration at Kirklees College.

“Apprenticeships are very much about doing a proper job, it’s not just making the tea and photocopying,” said Rob.

“I also think a lot of people believe they are for those who can’t get into university but it’s just an alternative option. I could have gone to university but I didn’t want to.

“I wished I’d thought about an Apprenticeship at 16 because I really love it but then I definitely found the right role for me. It’s very important to find the right course and employer that works for you because there are so many options available.”

Rob’s role is varied – from managing the MP’s diary and planning his weekend surgeries to answering calls and arranging meetings and visits with anyone from constituents to government officials as well as dealing with correspondence and social media.

“I enjoy going to college and what I am learning there I am able to put into practice at work,” said Rob.

“It’s great meeting other people doing the same Apprenticeship qualification but in completely different job roles. We are able to share our experiences with each other. In some ways it feels more like a business

networking conference than being at college.”

Jason McCartney is a renowned advocate for Apprenticeships and helps local businesses to encourage them to be part of the Apprenticeship scheme through events such as his jobs fair.

He said since coming to office in 2010, he was delighted to have seen over 5,000 Apprenticeships started in his constituency.

“I never went to university, no one in my family did but we all made our way in life. I’ve always believed in the benefits of vocational training and particularly Apprenticeships as an excellent pathway towards a career,” he said.

“Apprenticeships are such a great opportunity for young people. I have always enjoyed seeing young people progress and there are some great opportunities available at Kirklees College.

“I think it really helps when I speak to companies that I can talk from experience as an employer now that I have an apprentice myself.

“Rob is doing a very busy and important role and is an essential part of my team. He has already got a great variety of experience after just a few months.”

Social media and marketing apprentice Lewis Turner is making the most of his Apprenticeship at Pepamint - a social media and marketing company that specialises in looking after the online presence of other companies.

Lewis is Pepamint’s first apprentice and says that he is currently enjoying his role with the company.

Lewis studied a higher education course prior to his Apprenticeship but decided it was not for him and that he wanted to have a more practical approach to his studies.

“You learn in a way that your employer wants to work, as opposed to getting a degree and maybe doing something differently to the way your employer is looking at,” he said.

Lewis says that there is a misconception that you must have a degree to get a job in media and marketing but says that his Apprenticeship was as easy as applying for a job.

“It’s easy to think that to get in to a job in media and marketing you would have to get a degree first, but it is as simple as sending off a CV and getting a job interview,” he said.

“It is essentially like getting a job except you don’t need to prove yourself beforehand, you can prove yourself while on the job.”

Nicola Mellor, owner of Pepamint, said: “I think it’s a really good way of recruiting people.

“College provides learning development and skills needs and sometimes we don’t have the time to do that in house so it’s great that Lewis can go out one day a week to go and learn more about his job and develop his skills.”

Rob Daniel is hoping to turn his love of politics into a career after being taken on as an apprentice by local MP Jason McCartney.

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APPRENTICESHIPS WORKING FOR HUDDERSFIELD RETAILER BUY IT DIRECT

A family firm from Huddersfield is celebrating the success of apprenticeships, having had three generations study at Kirklees College.

Plumbing and Heating Engineers Les Heywood and Son Ltd based in Holmfirth, celebrates its 50th year in business in 2016.

Les was an apprentice working for Tom Lockwoods in Honley while studying at Kirklees College, known then as Huddersfield Technical College, before going on to start the business in 1966.

Les is now retired and lives in Flamborough and the company is run by son Alan, while grandson Callum is in his final few months of his apprenticeship with the firm.

Alan also attended the college to carry out his apprenticeship, and Callum is currently

at Kirklees College’s Brunel Construction Centre.

“I think it’s quite rare these days to find three generations of plumbing and heating engineers in one family business” said Alan.

“And it’s even more unique that we all studied apprenticeships at the same college.”

The company has also had quite a number of other apprentices pass through the doors over the years and currently employs apprentices Mark and Ben alongside Callum in its staff of seven.

“Apprenticeships are great because you get the mix of the work with experience,” said Alan.

“You can learn the basic skills in the

classroom but when you’re out on site you don’t always get the perfect environment.

“That way when you’re working away from college you can put the skills to use in a practical way to adapt and deal with real life problems and situations.”

Alan said as an employer it is of great benefit to train apprentices in the way the company worked and gaining the experience from the older staff.

“They come to us new to this type of work so they get a mix of training and teaching both from ourselves and college” said Alan.

“We’ve a lot of experience in the firm, which helps our apprentices to learn. Having different input from different people helps boost their knowledge and gives them a wide range of different skills.”

One of the country’s biggest on-line retailers has found Apprenticeships works for them, providing the right employees to help the company grow.

Buy It Direct, based just off Leeds Road in Deighton currently has 13 apprentices, five of whom attend Kirklees College.

The apprentices work in a wide variety of roles across the business, which sells a wide range of appliances, TVs and computers through its Huddersfield store and online.

Meghann Howe, Amber Whitwam and Josh Lindsay are doing a business administration Apprenticeship. James Stewart-Carlile is studying a qualification in IT, and Cameron Dye is doing a warehousing Apprenticeship.

“We’ve found Apprenticeships really work for us,” said HR manager Rebecca Manning.

“For the young people it’s a great way for them to get into work. They don’t really have any experience and knowledge at first but as they go on they can grow with us, and then they get a full role at the end of their Apprenticeship.

“As an employer, Apprenticeships have helped us to find the right candidates and teach them the jobs they are doing, and they get the qualification through college to back it up.

“Apprenticeships are something we will definitely keep doing as the business continues to grow because it has worked so well for us.”

Image: Kirklees College apprentices from front, clockwise: Meghann Howe, Josh Lindsay, James Stewart-Carlile, Cameron Dye and Amber Whitham.

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Three apprentices from Kirklees College were awarded prizes at the Kirklees Apprenticeship Hub Awards at the John Smiths Stadium, Huddersfield. The awards mark the achievement of apprentices working or living in Kirklees, who have been nominated by their employer or learning provider because of their commitment, hard work and achievements .

Suki Singh, who works at Kirklees College as an administration assistant and is studying a level 2 Apprenticeship in Business and Administration, was named as 16-18 Intermediate Apprentice of the Year.

Maariyah Rawat is studying a level 3 Process Manufacturing Apprenticeship at Kirklees College and won the 19+ Intermediate Apprentice of the Year. Her employer Syngenta won the Apprentice Employer of the Year award.

And Mary Wroe, from Quarmby, Huddersfield, was named 16-18 Advanced Apprentice of the Year. She works for Kirklees Active Leisure and is studying a level 3 Engineering Apprenticeship.

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APPRENTICESHIP LEVY DEBATE FOR HTEA

The Great Heavyweight Levy Debate, held at Kirklees College, gave an opportunity for companies to find out more about the new apprenticeship system, which comes into force next year.

Attendees enjoyed a breakfast in the college’s Landings 72 restaurant before a presentation by Christian Warden, director of engineering skills at EEF.

In April 2017 the way the government funds Apprenticeships in England is changing.

Some employers will be required to contribute to the new Apprenticeship Levy, and there will be changes to the funding for Apprenticeship training for all employers.

All employers will be expected to contribute towards Apprenticeships training for their employers – but will receive help towards it in the form of a voucher scheme.

“We need to start looking at new sectors and skills for Apprenticeships so that we can compete in the global market,” said Christian.

“New frameworks need developing for some courses to make sure they are exactly what employers want. The new trailblazer Apprenticeships can be developed if more than 10 employers say that it is something that is needed.”

June Durrant, deputy principal at Kirklees College, said: “The new frameworks for higher Apprenticeships are looking towards the level of a HNC or HND so it could encourage employers to develop about their current workforce and use it as an opportunity to upskill the staff they already have.”

June Smith, membership and external affairs manager for EEF, also encouraged businesses to take advantage of the skills fund offered through the Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership – where up to 50 per cent funding is available for training until April 2016 in key industry sectors.

Kirklees College will be hosting further events around the Apprenticeship Levy. Any employers wanting to find out more can call the college’s commercial manager Jason Taylor on 01484 437000 or 07984 694781 or email [email protected]

Kirklees College is Huddersfield Town’s official education partner and as part of this role, the college uses its expertise in the realm of employment to help further improve its networking group – Huddersfield Town Enterprise Academy (HTEA).

HTEA is a hub for businesses to network, create discussion and facilitate the local business community to work more closely together.

Manufacturers’ organisation EEF teamed up with Huddersfield Town Enterprise Academy (HTEA) to inform local businesses about the upcoming Apprenticeship Levy.

Photo (L-R): June Smith, membership and external affairs manager EEF; Jason Taylor, commercial manager Kirklees College; Christian Warden, director engineering skills EEF; Sean Jarvis, commercial director Huddersfield Town Football Club.


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Staff and students showcased a variety of courses in various parts of Huddersfield Town FC’s stadium at their match against Burnley in March.

The event highlighted the upcoming open evenings at the college’s eight centres and also promoted National Apprenticeship Week which followed.

Public service students helped with stewarding and Peter Jones Enterprise Academy students networked with business partners.

Performing arts students danced with Town mascot Terry the Terrier, music from an acoustic duo was the entertainment for VIPs and animal care took along some special friends to meet the crowds. Parents and children got creative in the family stand and took part in The Big Draw

by making their mark on a huge picture wall, organised by the college’s art and design team.

Business students helped sell programmes and worked in the retail store, and travel and tourism students asked fans what their favourite thing is about Huddersfield so they could create a fans’ guide to Huddersfield.

There was penalty shoot-out with our sports students at half time as well as arts, photography and fashion displays.

Kirklees College principal Peter McCann said, “It was an excellent event for our students and to work with Huddersfield Town to raise the profile of the college in the business and wider community.”

Special films made for Huddersfield Town’s HTTV by media students from the college were played on the screens across the stadium and visitors could also find out about the college’s new Process Manufacturing Centre, which opens in August.

The day was a huge success both in terms of raising the profile of the college and giving a great experience to students.

It also helped strengthen links between HTAFC and Kirklees College, who have been in partnership for six consecutive years.

The college is the club’s official education partner and promotes and supports economic growth and partnership in the area through sponsorship of the Huddersfield Town Enterprise Academy.

KIRKLEES COLLEGETAKES OVERAT HUDDERSFIELD TOWN!

Main image: Kirklees College dance students performing to the stadium


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The college’s financial priorities are outlined in and measured through one of our Strategic Objectives – to ensure the solvency of the college, provide accurate and timely management information and ensure resources are prioritised to improve the student learning experience. The key achievements in 2014/15 are outlined below.

• The college returned an operating surplus of £796,000 in 2014/15 compared to a loss of £37,000 in 2013/14. This was achieved through increasing income from non-agency sources and effective control of expenditure.

• Improvements in financial and cash flow forecasting and planning have been embedded and sustained, and the link between financial and curriculum planning remains strong.

• Staff costs have been effectively reduced, without impacting negatively on the

student experience. Staff to income ratios are well within the range suggested by the FE Commissioner as best practice.

• The college operated within the terms of its bank facilities, put in place to support the college with cash flow through the delivery of its capital investment strategy.

• Work commenced on the next phase of the college capital investment strategy – the Process Manufacturing Centre with the support of the Local Authority and LEP.

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Emley youngsters have won the league twice in a row and are still in the hunt to complete a hat-trick of titles this season. The team competes in the Northern Alliance with the likes of Harrogate Railway Athletic and Frickley Athletic.

AFC Emley’s first team already features several graduates from the Under 19 set-up, including regulars Jordan Townend and Ruben Jerome.

Joanna Dickens, vice-chair of AFC Emley said: “The tie-up gives certainty and sustainability to the Under 19 team at Emley. “It’s the bedrock of how we develop young players from this age group to the development squad and, ultimately, the first team.

“Working with an organisation like Kirklees College also throws down yet another marker about how we do things at Emley.

“We’re striving to improve all areas of the club - on and off the field - and partnerships like this only strengthen what we’re trying to achieve.”

Head of sport at Kirklees College, Christian Thersby said: “Kirklees College is very keen on promoting community involvement and promoting sport across Kirklees, we already actively sponsor different sporting competitions and teams in the Kirklees area and this is another link that will help provide outstanding opportunities for young people in the local area.

“AFC Emley have been very proactive in developing this partnership are a pleasure to work with. They have a great reputation in the local community and we are looking forward to a long and prosperous partnership with AFC Emley and Kirklees College.”

SPORTS ACADEMY TEAMS UP WITH AFC EMLEY

CMKA SUPPORT FOR PMC

Photo: Kirklees College Sports

Academy students Nathan McCann and

Bayley Tyndall

Kirklees College has announced a partnership with AFC Emley to create a football academy involving the club’s Under 19 squad from next season.

Barclays held a workshop at Kirklees College’s Huddersfield Centre for local businesses to talk about the issue of online fraud.

Andrew Dixon from the Barclays Business Digital Eagle team led the session as part of the company’s continued commitment to provide expert insight to supporting business.

The presentation included an explanation of the most common cyber threats to UK businesses and how best to defend against them including how having unpredictable passwords is vital to protecting data online.

Other speakers included DCI Steve Thomas from the Regional Cyber Crime Unit.

The college wanted to offer CKMA members and guests an insight into how the teams at the Engineering Centre and the under-construction Process Manufacturing Centre are working more flexibly than ever to deliver the training and Apprenticeship programmes that employers in the manufacturing industry need.

Kirklees College is in a unique position. It has a recently opened a purpose bui lt Engineering Centre which trains apprentices and learners and offers advice to employers on all things engineering. The college received £3.1m in funding from the Leeds City Region

Enterprise Partnership (LEP) Growth Deal to invest in its specialist Process Manufacturing Centre to train apprentices and provide higher skills training for process manufacturing industries. The rest of the funding has come from the partner manufacturing firms who helped the project come about.

Head of process manufacturing at Kirklees College, Brian Lawson said: “The Process Manufacturing Centre is much more than just a training centre for the process industry. It represents a turning point in how the industry and education providers are working together to develop what is really needed.

“We want to continue working this way, where the employers lead the education providers and together anything is possible.”

To find out more visitwww.kirkleescollege.ac.uk/t h e - c o l l e g e / o u r- c e n t re s /process-manufacturing-centre

The Calderdale and Kirklees Manufacturing Alliance (CKMA) hosted a member event at Kirklees College’s Engineering Centre in March.

CYBER CRIME WORKSHOP

Racheal Johnson and Asif Abed from the LEP


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Razan Al-Sous and Raghid Sandouk started their company Yorkshire Dama Cheese in June 2014 after coming to the UK from their native Syria to escape the war there.

“We wanted to start our own business and build something up for our family’s future,” said Razan.

“Cheese is a very important food in Syria so we looked at how we could produce our own here. We looked at the resources available in the area and identified a gap in the market.

“We wanted to use local ingredients and the Yorkshire milk worked perfectly in our halloumi. It has a creamy taste and texture - the quality of the milk is reflected in the product.

“We started selling the cheese and the response was very good. Everyone liked it.”

Within four months Yorkshire Dama got a bronze award at the World Cheese Awards. The following year the company won the gold.

It was also shortlisted for best new business and best cheese in the 2015 Deliciouslyorkshire Awards.

The accolades brought with it national attention – and the couple have featured on TV programmes including BBC1 Home Comforts with Yorkshire chef James Martin and numerous articles in newspapers and magazines.

As well as selling their cheese at farm shops, food fairs and markets, the couple set up a deli shop in the Packhorse Centre, Huddersfield, helping to showcase other local products from companies in and around Kirklees.

And the couple are set to expand this side of the

business – moving to bigger premises in Lindley shortly.

“We are very keen to give something back to Huddersfield because this area, this community, has really supported us,” said Razan.

“It is difficult for small businesses to have their own shop because it is too expensive, so we have brought together lots of different foods that are all natural, all fresh, all local, to help local business and to put Huddersfield on the map for good quality food.”

Yorkshire Dama has been working with college after meeting commercial manager Jason Taylor at the Manufactured Yorkshire exhibition last year.

“I am always keen to promote and support local business and find ways that we can work together to help them grow and to benefit the college and our students,” said Jason.

“Kirklees College is proud to be working with Yorkshire Dama and we have lots of exciting

projects in the pipeline so watch this space!”

Already Yorkshire Dama has been working with the team at the college’s new Process Manufacturing Centre - due to open in August - to see how they can make their cheese production more efficient and reduce costs.

Other projects are also in the pipeline – including plans to take on an Apprentice through college once the new deli is up and running.

“We will be creating several employment opportunities for local people and looking to take on an apprentice,” said Razan.

“We just want to help the community which has supported us and will do whatever we can to give our thanks.”

Website: www.yorkshiredamacheese.co.ukFacebook:www.facebook.com/yorkshiredamacheeseTwitter: @yorkshirecheese

YORKSHIRE DAMA CHEESE

INTERESTED IN A PARTNERSHIP PROJECT WITH THE COLLEGE?Contact Jason Taylor, commercial manager, on 07984 694781

or email [email protected] or linkedin.com/in/jasontaylor2010

A couple whose business has grown rapidly in just two years is working with Kirklees College to help them give something back to the community that has supported them.

www.kirkleescollege.ac.uk

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Robert, 33, left high school with no real aspiration to continue full time education. So he approached Calderdale and Kirklees Careers for advice about Apprenticeships.

“My thought process was that I would gain work experience and qualifications at the same time, whilst also earning a salary,” said Robert.

“It was a strategy that might not suit all individuals or professions, but definitely one that worked for me. Within a matter of months I was offered an apprenticeship position at a construction company as a trainee technician.”

As part of his apprenticeship Robert attended Huddersfield Technical College – now part of Kirklees College - from 1998 to 2002, whilst working at Marshall Construction (West Yorkshire) Ltd.

“During this period I worked towards achieving my ONC and HNC in Building Studies on a day release basis,” he said.

“I would spend four days in the work place gaining valuable on the job training in various construction disciplines, and then one day at college learning the theoretical side of how all the processes fit together.

“Looking back, we benefitted greatly from the experience of our lecturers given all had worked in the construction industry and it wasn’t a matter of simply reading from the text book.

“I was fortunate to receive some solid mentoring and guidance during this four

year period where I received in depth training in site engineering, planning, purchasing, estimating, design co-ordination and quantity surveying.

“The apprenticeship scheme allowed me to make an informed decision, rather than finding myself stuck in a profession that wasn’t right for me. I have to be thankful for that!”

Robert quickly progressed through the company to become a co-ordinator/quantity surveyor, whilst continuing his studies at Leeds College of Building.

“At this point in time, my practical experience began to really shine through as I found myself relating more and more to the assignments being set,” he said.

“I went on to gain a Professional Diploma in Construction Management (accredited by the CIOB). The reason why I decided on the CIOB route at the time, rather than RICS, was because I have always considered myself to be a builder and not just a ‘bean counter’.

In early 2008 Robert, who is married with a two year old son, took a job with Interserve International in partnership with Khansaheb Civil Engineering LLC based in Dubai.

“This opportunity has enabled me to develop my own career and that of others,” he said. “I feel very fortunate to have been involved in a number of unique and prestigious projects over the last eight years and long may it continue.”

Since graduating from Kirklees College last year with a BA (Hons) in Fashion (Design and Promotion) she has started her own fashion business.

“I looked at others, but really liked the environment of Kirklees College and chose the course because it was very practical and hands-on. I learnt a wide range of skills going back to basics such as making clothes from scratch, which is an essential part of fashion design. The class sizes have been small so you get a lot of tutor time and support.”

Ria was been particularly inspired in her work by Japanese designers including Rei Kawakubo, but found the flexibility of the course helped her to explore lots of different mediums.

“The graduation event was a great day - walking on stage in cap and gown in front of friends, family and tutors was a fantastic way to conclude three

years of hard work.

“I really enjoyed my time at Batley School of Art - the course was excellent and provided me with the skills and knowledge needed to enter the world of employment.

“The tutors have great industry experience and provide support for students to help them progress on their chosen creative career path.

“Since graduation I’ve relocated to Bristol where I am in the process of setting up business as a freelance knitwear designer - I am currently working on some commissions based on my final collection and am planning to soon start selling online as well as in local boutiques.”

Website: http://riaburns.wix.com/knitwearFacebook: www.facebook.com/riaburnsknitwearInstagram: @knitmachineTwitter: @ria_burns

Robert Woodward has recently joined the college’s alumni, hoping to share his experiences from the classroom and workplace which he hopes will be informal and beneficial to help students with their career progression.

ROBERT’S FLYING HIGH IN DUBAI

Ria Burns was working as a librarian when she thought about turning her dress-making hobby into a career. Having the courage to make her own wedding dress was the catalyst that helped her decide to follow her dream.

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NETWORK

• Network with other Alumni and college staff.• Search and connect with old friends and make new business acquaintances.

SPECIAL EVENTS

• Regular events and reunions• Access to college facilities and services.• Access a range of college facilities: restaurant, conferencing, health and beauty salons, gym, sports facilities and many more at preferential negotiated rates for Alumni members• 20% discount on room hire for the Conference Centre and also classroom hire• FREE membership of the Hair and Beauty Salon loyalty scheme• Discounts on our part-time leisure courses.

STAY CONNECTED

• Stay informed about what’s going on at Kirklees College.• Keeping up you up-to-date with Kirklees College and its former students.

WORK WITH US

Work with the college in many ways:• Steer the college’s curriculum to help our students become ready for the world of work by inputting into our future planning of courses.• Guest speaker – be invited to talk to our students and share your experiences• Mentoring – Mentor our present students• Live brief – commission our a live brief for our students• Work experience – Provide work experience and shadowing opportunities.• Partnerships and sponsorships; discuss various opportunities to involve your business across the college.

INSPIRE

• Raise your profile and help inspire future generations.

RECRUIT

• Recruit an apprentice.

We would love to hear from you if you studied at Kirklees College or one of the former institutions of the college.We hope you enjoyed your time at Kirklees College and would like to invite you to join our group to stay informed about your former college and to share your experiences with fellow alumni, our current students and those thinking about taking a course with us.

Did you study at Kirklees College, Dewsbury College, Huddersfield Technical College, Batley School of Art and Design, Dewsbury and Batley Technical and Art College (DABTAC) or one of the Kirklees College Adult Education Centres?

If yes, we’d love to hear from you.

BENEFITS FOR ALUMNI MEMBERSJOIN OUR

ALUMNI

You can now register as a KC Alumni herewww.alumni.kirkleescollege.ac.uk

Please feel free to share the web link with yourcontacts or forward on their details to [email protected]

A Kirklees College alumnus gave a talk to students about his journey as a photographer into the world of scripting and directing television adverts and moving image.

Johnny Carr, who has a studio in Redbrick Mill, Batley, spoke to students at Batley School of Art and members of the British Institute of Professional Photography on Tuesday.

Johnny, who describes himself as being a meticulous technician and lighting specialist, has won several awards working for top level companies such as Audi, Wagamama, Malmaison and Fruit of the Loom.

Johnny completed HND photography at Batley School of Art.

Katrina Whitehead, course leader, BA (Hons) photography and moving image at Kirklees College said: “Johnny was able to talk about the problems he faced when competing with other photographers in London.

“It was also interesting to learn about his journey from being a student here at Batley School of Art and how he has worked around the world including Los Angeles and Australia, developing the extra creative skills needed to work with very tight budgets.

“As well as producing and directing television adverts, he has also created a piece of moving image for comedian Michael Macintyre which was seen on stage before his entrance.”

LIFETHROUGH A LENS


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The annual student COLS (College Outstanding Learner Success) ceremony took place at the Huddersfield Centre in December.

The 39 winners were made to feel glamorous at an Oscar-style awards evening, hosted by Huddersfield Town’s commercial director Sean Jarvis.Amongst the audience to cheer them on were the students’ family, friends, and college

tutors who had nominated the winning students and the college’s senior managers.

Awards were presented for Exceptional Achievement or Major Progress in each curriculum area as well as overall prizes for full-time learner, part-time learner and apprentice of the year.

Principal Peter McCann told students: “Your tutors saw

something in you – your determination, your ability, your achievement, your improvement, your teamwork or your kindness to others that meant you stood out from your peers.

“You should all be very proud of this recognition of you as a person, your achievement and your contribution to college.”

Students selected for exceptional achievement or major progress at Kirklees College attended a glittering awards ceremony to receive their prize.

2015College Outstanding Learner Success Awards

OUTSTANDING STUDENTS AWARDEDAT COLLEGE


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Winners (in no particular order): Natasha Luzenko, Ashton Thomas, Umma Honey, Faizan Khan, Luke Warby, Oliver Todd, Louise Hill, Callum Parkinson, Alaa Eddien Al Hassoune, Suze Trim, Stephanie Harrison, Khaleel Hussain, Qaasim Mehmood, Amelia Grey, Casey Wilgaus, Jessica Sykes, Deon Newsome, Alice Armitage, Selena Toth, Habib Hussain, William Green-wood, Rory Taylor, Tristin Morrison, Lottie Farrell, Robert Meldrum, Mercadeze Hargreaves, Andrew Denton, Shaun Burrows, Tim Fisher, Ellie Shutt, Keely Seward Sharp, Kirsten Lloyd, Mark Hardy, Kieran Garnett, Billie Robertson, Jorjan Regan, Anna Serwin, Morgan Sykes and Roshanak Jedari Jabari.



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Kirklees College is grateful to the following for their sponsorship and support of the following curriculum area awards.

Art and Design Sharp Agency

Business Towndoor

Engineering The Individual Agency

Childhood Studies Continental Wine & Food (also drinks sponsor)

Construction Orange Design Studio Ltd

Enterprise Co-operative Group

Foundation Learning Shaw Pallett

Health and Social Care Infinite Living

Hospitality and Catering Sleigh & Story

ICT KC Communications

Music, media and Pennine Business Partnersperformance

Public Service Easy Fireplace

Science Syngenta

Sport Huddersfield Community Trust

Teaching Ramsdens LLP

Travel and Tourism Grand Central

Student of the Year Huddersfield Town Squareawards

Donation also received from Louise Woollard Financial

Image: Sponsors of the COLS 2015


COLLEGE STAFF STARS SHINE AT GLITZY AWARDS EVENING

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SPONSORS OF KC STARS 2016:

TEAM AWARDS

CURRICULUM TEAMOF THE YEAR

WINNER: Health and Social Care– Work Based Learning

RUNNER UP: Engineering

MOST IMPROVED CURRICULUMTEAM PERFORMANCE

WINNER: Access to HE

RUNNER UP: Public Services

BUSINESS SUPPORTTEAM OF THE YEAR

WINNER: ALPS – Dewsbury Centre

RUNNER UP: Human Resources / Staff Development

MOST IMPROVED BUSINESS TEAM PERFORMANCEWINNER: Student Voice

RUNNER UP: Curriculum Support Administrators

SPECIAL AWARD OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO FURTHER EDUCATIONPeter McCann

Kirklees College celebrated its staff at a glitzy award ceremony held at the Huddersfield Centre in March.

The KC Stars awards recognise both teaching and support staff nominated by their peers because of the quality of their work or their impact on others around them.

There were over 150 nominations with 20 categories awarded on the night – some picked out individual staff for their contribution to college life while others recognised full team efforts.

Principal Peter McCann said: “Kirklees College is blessed with many such wonderful staff, committed to the highest standards of public service.

“It gives me great pleasure to celebrate the achievements of colleagues who have been nominated by their fellow staff members as Kirklees College Stars – shining brightly as an example to all.”

Star Awards2016


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INDIVIDUAL AWARDSCREATIVE USE OF TECHNOLOGY FOR LEARNING

WINNER: Graham Pitchforth – Business, Enterprise and Professional Studies RUNNER UP: Cathy Clarkson – Teacher Education

OUTSTANDING SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS

WINNER: Rachael Pinder – Animal Care RUNNER UP: Angela Hardy - Business, Enterprise and Professional Studies

INSPIRATIONAL TEACHER

WINNER: Ann Williams – Animal Care

RUNNER UP: Gary Holden – Business, Enterprise and Professional Studies

EFFICIENT USE OF TECHNOLOGY FOR BUSINESS PROCESSES

WINNER: Edward Wood – IT RUNNER UP: James Gunson – IT

HELPING STUDENTSTO SUCCEED

WINNER: Natalie Adams – Progress Coach RUNNER UP: Karen Hutchison – Learning Support

INSPIRATIONAL SUPPORT STAFF MEMBER

WINNER: Mohammed Mamaniat – Progress Coach RUNNER UP: Ian Lee – Health, Safety and Security

BEST NEW COMER

WINNER: Matt Robinson – Sport and Public Services RUNNER UP: Caroline Austin – Quality, Performance and Standards

BRILLIANT CUSTOMER SERVICE

WINNER: Salma Sarwar – Customer Services

RUNNER UP: Lana Palamarchuk – Events

POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT CURRICULUM

WINNER: Steph Mills – Sport and Public Services Business Support WINNER: Mel Mills – Centre Liaison

INNOVATIVE IDEA

WINNER: Sharon Morgan – Childhood Studies RUNNER UP:Noel Batstone – ESOL

EXCEPTIONAL LEADERSHIP

WINNER: Jude Flatley – KC Works

RUNNER UP: Emma Jenkins – Student Finance

PARTNERSHIPWORKING

WINNER: Paul Cooper-Jones – Construction RUNNER UP: Jude Flatley – KC Works

OUTSTANDING APPRENTICE

Claire Wasp – Human Resources James Riley – Payroll Monika Kulka – Staff Development Nicol Stringer – Customer Services Ryan Drake – Learning Resource Centre Sukhdeep Singh – Business

UNSUNG HERO

WINNER: Suzanne Porter – Curriculum Support Administrators RUNNER UP: Gillian Bennet - Learning Resource Centre

PEOPLE’S CHOICESTAR AWARD

WINNER: Corrine Scandling – Teacher Education RUNNER UP: Rebecca Asquith – Exams

OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION

WINNER: Lydia Butterworth – Enterprise

Just 24 winners were selected to receive Armytage Awards this year – after being nominated as ‘outstanding’ by their tutors. College Principal Peter McCann said: “I am proud and honoured we are able to recognise these outstanding students and their amazing success.”

Winners received a cash prize of £100 and certificate.

The awards are named after Huddersfield man Thomas Armytage, who left a sum of money to the town. In 1879 it was used to start a scheme for young men to be educated in the textile industry.

Later the funds were used to award outstanding students at Huddersfield Technical College, which in 2008 became Kirklees College.

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ARMYTAGE AWARDS FOR ‘OUTSTANDING’ STUDENTSKirklees College students judged to be the ‘best of the best’ were presented with awards at a special ceremony in January.

Paige Kitchen and Laura Johnson

Nimat Adam

Thomas Lynch

Luke Hollas

Matthew Whyman

Jenny Masala Joe Gallagher

Chris Greenwood Emmanuella Imiyadi

“I am proud and honoured we are able to recognise these outstanding students and their amazing success.”

- Peter McCann



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Kirklees College’s Peter Jones Enterprise Academy (PJEA) won an award for its part in a market scheme which encourages and supports young entrepreneurs.

The Alternative Market won the Best Small Speciality Market award at the National Association of British Market Authorities (NAMBA) Conference in Birmingham.

The scheme, operated by Kirklees Council, was borne out of the national Teenage Market initiative and started in November 2014.

It supports young people aged 13-29 to start and grow their business by offering low cost or free market stalls as well as a platform for performers.

Judges at the awards called the scheme a beacon example for others to follow and praised it in particular for strong links with local educational establishments including Kirklees College, the University of Huddersfield and Kirklees Youth Enterprise Academy.

Kirklees College’s Peter Jones Enterprise Academy is one of the key partners, providing training to the traders on marketing and merchandise.

Students on the PJEA course have also run stalls to promote and encourage their own business ideas.

The event gave young entrepreneurs studying Level 3 Diploma in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship a unique opportunity to pitch their business ideas to a select group of local business people and professionals in an attempt to secure investment into their business.

Pitch for Investment was launched in 2015, by tutors Lydia Butterworth and Amir Hafidh with the full support of the college and the Peter Jones Enterprise Academy.

It was created with the aim to blend the practicality of commerce with theoretical student learning, and equip learners with the skills needed in order to make a successful impact within a competitive entrepreneurial market.

Each participating student had the opportunity to deliver a 10 minute presentation to potential investors in an attempt to secure the required funding in order to get their business ideas up and running in a “Dragons’ Den” style pitch.

Lydia Butterworth, Head of Enterprise, said: “The Peter Jones Academy is the perfect platform for individuals to learn all that is required to successfully start up and run their own business.

“The ability to successfully pitch is a vital skill that all aspiring business people must learn and this was a great opportunity for our students to present their business ideas to local professionals.”

The Academy itself was founded by successful entrepreneur and star of Television’s Dragons’ Den, Peter Jones. It is the first of its kind within West Yorkshire and is designed specifically for young people who are keen to get ahead in the world of business. The entrepreneurial-based qualification was developed by Peter Jones himself and develops the skills and knowledge required by individuals in order to set up their own successful business.

As a prerequisite of the application process for the course each student is required to pitch their business ideas, which are then developed and progressed throughout the 12 month programme.

Some of the creatively aspiring ideas from 2015/16 students include:• A mobile coffee van• Luxury men’s accessories hire company • T-shirt design • Interior design app

PJEA student Milo Newton, 16, from Honley, is founder of “FindaPhotographer”; a business that allows photographers to connect with potentials clients in an easy and time efficient manner.

Clients have the ability to search for a photographer by a number of different criteria, an action which is made easier by the photographer having a detailed profile page.

He said: “Doing the pitch really helped to build and strengthen the confidence I had in myself and my idea.

“I got great feedback from a lot of the investors, not to mention it also helped with my presentation skills, as I learnt to smile a lot and maintain eye contact with everyone in the room.”

Some participating investors included:• Time Mercer of Vapour Media• Stewart Marshall of Riasca• Pete Evans – sales specialist speaker• Adrian Bottom of Nat West• Ian Court of Nat West• Ian Hartley of Royal Bank of Scotland• Katrina Cliffe of KC Communications • Damian Mallinson of 365 IT Solutions• Neil Grimshaw of Ravenhall Risk Solutions Ltd• Pete Sargent of Clough Corporate Solutions • Nicole Mellor of Pepamint Ltd• Tom Greenhalg of Easy Endeavour • Carl Hopkins Faith PR director, coffee bar owner and property investor

Image (From L-R): President of NABMA Cllr Mick Barker, Kirklees College business tutor Lydia Butterworth, KPR Midlink’s Jeremy Bradin, Chris Cotton and Lucy Bye from Kirklees Council, Maria Cotton from Huddersfield/Kirklees and High Street Minister Marcus Jones MP

MARKETS AWARD FOR ENTERPRISE ACADEMY

ENTERPRISE STUDENTS ‘PITCH FOR INVESTMENT’

PJEA courses in enterprise and entrepreneurship are unlike any other college course, with students involved in the running of real-time businesses.

The Peter Jones Enterprise Academy at Kirklees College successfully launched their second annual entrepreneurial event “Pitch for Investment”.

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CELEBRATING HAROLD WILSON

Kirklees College marked what would have been former Prime Minister Harold Wilson’s 100th birthday with a visit from Huddersfield MP Barry Sheerman.

Mr Sheerman spoke to students from sport, public service, Peter Jones Enterprise Academy, students’ union super reps and student governors about Huddersfield-born Wilson, who was Prime Minister from 1964-1970 and 1974-1976, and answered questions about his own role as an MP.

The six students - Kyle Firth, Andrew Hill, Ismail Latif, Kheleeq Mahmood, Jamie Smith and Alex Young - are all on the level 3 Bench Joinery course at Dewsbury Construction Academy.

The group worked at a company called Ideum in Arvidsjaur - about an hour’s drive from the Arctic Circle where temperatures averaged around -11 to -9’C.

At work the students made bench seats and knives, hand carved signs and built bridges.

And in their free time they went to an ice hockey match, went hiking alongside a frozen waterfall in Storforsen, went clay pigeon shooting, ice fishing, skiing and sledging.

Tutor Paul Buxton, who accompanied the group said: “Work started at 8am and finished at 3.30pm and the company was half an hour’s walk from the lodge.

“The students had to shop for their own food, cook, clean and do their own laundry as part of the experience.

“They were given an allowance in Swedish currency that they had to budget for their duration of stay. They learned a lot including work skills, life skills and personal independence. It was a fantastic experience and really helped prepare them for the adult world.”

The trip is organised – and subsidised - through a business partnership with a company called Everything is Possible.

KIRKLEES COLLEGE LIBRARY SERVICE MAKES TOP GRADEKirklees College’s library service was awarded the highest achievable grade following inspection.

Assessors from CoLRiC – the Council for Learning Resources in Colleges said the organisation’s Learning Resource Centres provided a coherent and effective service and judged it as grade 1 (excellent).

They said the library service was fully integrated into the strategic planning and operational processes of the college and had the full support of the senior leadership team who were committed to meeting the academic, vocational and employability requirements of students at all levels.

They also praised the “highly motivated and well-qualified staff” and said the service was pivotal to enabling the college’s strategic commitment to the development of blended

learning across all areas of the curriculum.

Last year Kirklees College’s library service and LRCs were highly commended by the Association of Colleges (AoC).

The college was runner up in the AoC’s Beacon Awards in November for the effective integration of libraries/LRCs in curriculum delivery category.

Head of learning centres at Kirklees College, David Scott said: “This CoLRIC Award is a fantastic achievement for the college and the Learning Resource Centre team and gives a clear indication of the level of service received by students on a daily basis.

“The excellent grade also compliments the recent AOC Beacon runner up award received by the LRC service and clearly demonstrates that if you join Kirklees College the support you receive to help you with your studies will be among the best there is in the country.”

Construction students from Kirklees College enjoyed a trip to Sweden to learn about furniture making.

SWEDEN TRIP FOR CONSTRUCTION STUDENTS


Groundsman Phil Redgwick gave the students a tour around the pitch and explained how he and his team ensure it is kept in optimum condition all year round for use by Huddersfield Town FC and Huddersfield Giants RL.

Stephen Finney, head of animal care, equine and land-based studies at Kirklees College said: “We had lots of questions to ask from the type of seed they use and how often they cut, feed and water the grass to what machinery they use to keep it maintained.

PITCH PERFECT

The current cohort on the City and Guilds Level 2 Work Experience Diploma in Health and Social Care were all offered permanent jobs or voluntary roles before reaching the end of the course.

The students, who are based at the college’s Dewsbury Centre, all completed work placements as part of the course including working with older people in residential or nursing care homes and day services, education support for people

with learning disabilities and substance abuse services.

Angela Hunter, tutor/assessor for work-based learning health and social care courses at Kirklees College, said they were delighted by the course’s success.

“All the students have said they now feel ready to work in health and social care. Their confidence has developed along with their knowledge and understanding of social care issues,” she said.

“One student said you need to know the underpinning legal framework that care workers are working within and why this is important. This course gives you that along with valuable experience and skills development to work in care environments.

“The support is there, the learning resources are there, the placements are waiting. A desire to work in health and social care, and commitment and enthusiasm is all that is needed to achieve!”

Student Leona Wells, 48, from Almondbury, Huddersfield, decided to do the course because she had worked caring for the elderly but did not have any formal qualifications.

As part of her course Leona did a work placement at Basement Recovery Project

in Huddersfield, supporting people involved with substance or alcohol abuse.

“I’ve really enjoyed it because it has helped me explore another area of health and social care and broadened my skills, which just shows how flexible the course can be,” said Leona.

“I feel like the course and work experience has woken me up. I feel like a valued person, it was so humbling to be working there and I’m delighted and honoured they asked me to continue as a volunteer.

“I’m also doing a Mental Health Awareness course and would also like to do some support work helping vulnerable women and children. I love volunteering because I enjoy helping people and it fits well around looking after my grandson.”

LAB TECH APPRENTICES

Laboratory technician apprentices and their employers enjoyed a lunch together at Kirklees College.

The employers visited college for a meeting to discuss future development, new Apprenticeship frameworks and the formation of an employer forum.

Photo L-R: Kirklees College head of science and land-based studies Stephen Finney; Agrosmart - Stephen Drew, Abigail Almond; Acorn Analytical - Aadam Sidat, Andrew Jackson, Greg Allen; OHS – Katie Bridge, Taylor Bottomley, Luke Connor, Simon Myers; Goldcrest - Jack Smalley, Neale Hurst; Kirklees College assistant principal Steven Downham-Clarke.

Students on Kirklees College’s level 2 BTEC diploma in landscaping and horticulture had the chance to find out how the pitch is kept in great condition when they visited the John Smith stadium in January.

“It was a really interesting visit and I am extremely grateful to Phil for taking the time to show us around.”

HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE COURSE‘JUST THE JOB’FOR STUDENTS

A Kirklees College course which offers adults the chance to aim towards a career in health and social care is celebrating success.




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Primary school teachers from across the region attended a Primary Engineer launch event at Kirklees College’s Engineering Centre in January.

Primary Engineer is a not-for-profit organisation established in 2005 with the aim of encouraging more young people

to consider careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) related professions.

The organisation aims to inspire children from a very early age to enjoy STEM subjects, identifying their value and importance to engineering and other related careers.

The two day event included workshops for

teachers to get involved in STEM related activities including making a model car.

Huddersfield MP Barry Sheerman launched the event, which was funded by Kirklees Council. He spoke about the importance of engineering to the region and his desire to see more schools and industries join the programme.

SELT CLASSES LAUNCHED ATKIRKLEES COLLEGE

As part of new Home Office requirements to obtain a visa or work towards British Citizenship, applicants are required to take a SELT (Secure English Language Test).

And, in partnership with the official West Yorkshire test centre in Leeds run by Trinity College London, Kirklees College is now offering a course to prepare applicants to take the SELT.

Phil Bond, Secure English Language Test (SELT) general manager for Trinity College London, said: “Trinity’s network of course providers enables candidates to embark on the Trinity journey leading towards a SELT certificate.

“Trinity SELTs reflect real life contexts and are an excellent way of assessing the communications skills that people need every day in the UK. We are looking forward to working with Kirklees College.”

PRIMARY-ENGINEER

Kirklees College’s hair and beauty students helped refugees that have migrated to Calais, France, by donating their clothes.

The students worked in association with Manchester charity Human Appeal with support from tutor Tracy Taylor.Shamin Lyn from Human Appeal said “When I saw videos from the other charities that are helping the refugees on the ground I couldn’t sit back and not help.

“I have worked independently to support other UK charities that help refugees for the past four years.”

“Tracy asked the college students to help and donate their spare unwanted clothes, which has been a huge success.”

REFUGEE DONATION

Image: Hair and beauty students with hairdressing tutor Tracy Taylor and Shamin Lyn from Human Appeal

Visa applicants can improve their English skills with a new course at Kirklees College.



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RIP OFF BRITAINThe BBC used Kirklees College’s training kitchens at the Huddersfield Centre to film a segment for BBC1 consumer programme Rip Off Britain.

Members of the Huddersfield Clandestine Cake Club and Huddersfield University’s cookery club were tasked with baking cakes using four different variations of butter and margarine combinations to see how they compared.

And lucky staff and students from our Peter Jones Enterprise Academy and centre liaison officer Mel Mills got to test the finished cakes and give their verdicts.

The filming was done in November 2015 and the programme aired in April 2016.

EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR ENGINEERING STUDENTAn engineering apprentice from Kirklees College has received an industry award for outstanding achievement.

Ryan Beaney, from Lockwood, Huddersfield, was given an Institution of Engineering and technology (IET) Award for Excellence.

Ryan is studying an advanced fabricator apprenticeship at Kirklees College and works for Ormandy Ltd in Halifax.

He was presented with his award

by Dr Crinela Pislaru, chair of IET West Yorkshire Network.

Curriculum team leader for STEM and Employer Engagement at Kirklees College, Dave Nichols, said: “Ryan has consistently produced practical work of the highest quality. When asked by lecturers he has produced some excellent samples for demonstration pieces to be shown to other students and to prospective employers for the college.

“He has distinctions in all his theory subjects and has excelled in pattern development which

is an extremely difficult subject to master. Ryan has a thirst for gaining knowledge and a greater understanding of his trade.

“In addition to this Ryan overcame a very serious medical condition, missing three months of the course. But when he returned he still finished ahead of other students.

“His commitment to achieving success in all aspects of fabrication and welding is an inspiration to other students. We feel this award could not go to a more deserving apprentice.”

Over 4,000 full-time students took part in the week-long Mission Enterprise in November 2015, sponsored by Barclays.

Inspired by Bond-themed briefs, learners were encouraged to come up with a project which tested their entrepreneurial skills including teamwork, problem-solving, research and

opportunity identification, resource selection and strategic planning.

The winning art and design students created a children’s hospital waiting room based on a seaside theme.

Kirklees College was delighted to be selected as a national

winner of a High Impact award for Global Entrepreneurship Week, in recognition of our contribution to this year’s campaign.

It is the second year in a row the college has won the prestigious accolade.

AWARD FOR GEWGEW student winners with tutors Oliver Boothroyd, Zainab Mulla and Warren Dunn and principal Peter McCann.

Students from Batley School of Art received prizes from Kirklees College principal Peter McCann for their project which won the college’s Global Entrepreneurship Week challenge.

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