Castleford College

Whatever you want to be, we'll get you Future Ready!

🎙️Last month saw our Sports students taking part in media training alongside @CTRLFC, giving them valuable experience in video calls, conferences and interviews, all of which are now key parts of a being a modern day athlete.

Some more photos from the 'Give Construction a Try' event at @CastlefordColl on Wednesday. Feedback from the college was overwhelmingly positive and our pupils really made us proud. Well done all of you!

Year 10 students spent the day @wakeycollege and @CastlefordColl getting a taster of what they could study when they leave school. A great chance to sample the courses on offer. #CHSClassroomtoCareer #futuresteps

The first of our 2026 Taster Days is here and we were excited to have students from @PATcarletonhigh, @ketthighschool, Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy and Airedale Academy visiting the College to sample a variety of courses!

🥽Goody bags are all packed and ready for student attendees at tomorrow's Give Construction a Try event! Kit inside includes safety glasses, gloves, a hi-vis vest, pens and course information to help students explore the opportunities available in construction!

Today saw the return of our annual Your Future Careers Fair 🚀 Students had the opportunity to speak to universities, training providers and employers to help them think about their future careers 💭

Kier was this year's Construction Apprentice of the Year at our annual Apprenticeship Awards🏆 #LoveOurColleges #CollegesWeek2026 #Apprenticeships @AoC_Info

“I enjoy learning how to use all the different machinery which are skill that will be useful in a future job." 🔧Engineering student Bradley on how studying with us has given him the skills needed for a career in a growing industry. #LoveOurColleges #CollegesWeek2026 @AoC_Info

"Starting education again at Castleford has given me confidence and made me feel like I can do things again after dealing with illness." 🧔‍♂️Adult student Matthew on how studying with us gave him new opportunities later in life. #LoveOurColleges #CollegesWeek2026 @AoC_Info

@PATKingsSchool @PATcarletonhigh @CastlefordAcad @croftonacademy @DeLacyAcademy @EvolveAcademyUK @hwswakefield @ketthighschool @TrinityAcademyC @SelbyHigh

Our Give Construction A Try event on 11th March will be inviting local pupils to explore the career pathways within construction.  We're looking forward to welcoming groups from sixteen local schools to the event including:

This is what we got up to at Give Construction A Try 2025! Watch the full video here: youtu.be/G7AX9hm0Bmo It's less than three weeks to go until we host #GCAT2026 👷‍♀️👷‍♂️

Attending our February Open Event next Wednesday? Did you know there will be an Apprenticeships Talk? 📣 Make sure you plan your visit ahead of time so you can make the most out of the two hours 🕐 View the programme here: ow.ly/NpOv50Y8QU1

EMPLOYERS: Come network and discuss 'Widening Participation and Skills for the Workforce' with us over a free breakfast🍳 📅Tuesday 10th February 🕤9:30am to 11am 📍Wakefield Trinity RLFC 🎫ow.ly/aVyV50XSs0B

👷CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYERS: Come network, discuss new projects and foster future collaborations at our Construction Employer Forum! 📅Wednesday 14th January 🕤9:30am - 11:30am 📍Castleford College: ow.ly/KuSf50XRReY 💻Online: ow.ly/6lGP50XRReX

Still haven't got a copy of our 2026/27 School Leaver Prospectus? Don't worry, we've got you! Check out the full online version here: ow.ly/kyqw50XLwoP

📅The UCAS deadline is approaching on the 14th January! 🤷Still unsure how to apply? Head over to ow.ly/FNGv50XLqgW for all the info you need!

Wishing our College community a very Happy New Year!💫

Merry Christmas from all of us here at Castleford College and the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group🎄

Some highlights from the final few weeks of festivities here at Castleford College🎁