Campus Capital investment

The Kirklees Community Campus was recently successful in a £30,000 capital bid for new equipment across all six centres. This investment will replace some existing ageing resources and offers new opportunities for learning in both the Campus Centres and their outreach work. The money has been spent on replacing old computers, printers and servers, purchasing new sets of laptops, teaching aids, and other e-learning technology. The cash was made available through the National Institute for Adult and Continuing Education (NIACE).
Pictured with some of the new equipment at Chickenley Community Centre are Jayne Noble, Community Development Worker, and learners Clair Smith and Tony Mowvley at a Chickenley Community Centre drop-in IT session.

Campus Courses and Skills For Jobs

The Campus is currently offering accredited courses and Level 1 qualifications though the Open College Network (OCN) in Office IT, Customer Service Skills and Work Experience in variety of venues throughout Huddersfield and Dewsbury. This work is being funded by the Skills For Jobs programme - financed through the LSC and the European Social Fund, and managed locally by Kirklees Metropolitan Council. In addition, there are a number of short courses available including a Basic IT introduction for those new to computers, using the Internet and Email, Health and Safety in the Workplace, and help with CV development and job applications. These courses are aimed at helping learners acquire the necessary skills and confidence to compete in the job market. All courses are free for eligible participants and help can be provided with childcare and travel costs to Centres. All participants will receive the personal support of a learning mentor.

For more information contact 01484 431400

Kirklees Community Campus Skills For Jobs project has been funded by the Learning & Skills Council (LSC) in Yorkshire and the Humber and the European Social Fund (ESF)