Bradford College has been named ‘Apprenticeship Provider of the Year’ at the national Apprenticeship & Training Awards 2026. Announced at the Apprenticeships and Training Conference gala dinner and awards evening at the ACC Liverpool on 3 March, the award recognises a provider that specialises in delivering apprenticeships and has achieved outstanding results. Bradford College was […]
Meet Lucy Ellerton, a figure skater and Hair and Beauty student on our 14–16 provision. This year, she has even had the opportunity to compete in events connected to the Olympics, balancing her training and competitions alongside her studies at Bradford College. She may glide across the ice with ease, but her journey to confidence […]
As we celebrate International Women’s Day and this year’s theme, Give to Gain, Bradford College is highlighting something powerful happening within the organisation: women supporting women through our new mentoring programme. The mentoring offer is part of the College’s Aspiring Leaders development programme which is open to all colleagues, but today we’re taking this moment […]
On Sunday 1st March over 300 Bradford College students and staff headed to Odsal Stadium for a spectacular College Takeover during the Bradford Bulls’ clash with Toulouse Olympique. The event celebrated the growing partnership between Bradford College and Bradford Bulls, offering learners a rare chance to immerse themselves in a major professional sporting environment. For […]
Students across the creative industries departments were treated to an inspiring visit, from professional makeup artist and Bradford College alumna, Famida Pathan, who returned to campus to deliver a talk and a hands‑on masterclass. Famida, who studied at Bradford College in the early 2000s, completed Beauty Therapy Levels 2 and 3, followed by a two‑year […]
Our Motor Vehicle students were given an insight into the rapidly changing world of automotive technology during a special guest talk from DENSO, a global leader in advanced vehicle components and systems. The session, held at the college’s Bowling Back Lane campus, offered learners an opportunity to hear directly from an industry expert about the […]
Bradford College cemented its partnership with Persimmon Homes after receiving a generous donation of 18,000 bricks. The gift is enough bricks to build the external walls of a four-bedroom house and will provide the college’s construction department with essential materials for vital hands-on training. To celebrate this support, Bradford College hosted a special event at […]
Bradford College is celebrating after attaining Morgan Sindall Construction’s platinum certification for outstanding carbon savings on a new building development. It is the only project in the whole of the Yorkshire region to achieve this status in 2025. Bradford College’s £19.3 million Junction Mills building on Thornton Road has saved an impressive 473 tonnes of […]
Judges have unveiled that Bradford College is a national finalist in the 2026 Apprenticeship & Training Awards. The College is one of 94 entries on the shortlist for the prestigious annual education awards. An independent panel of expert judges assessed over 650 nominations in total, from employers, training providers, colleges and universities. Winners will be […]
At Bradford College we take pride in our community outreach. As part of Love Our Colleges week we wanted to show our support for our local partners and their impact on our students. Contributing to a More Confident School Community All Saints Primary School are offering courses for parents and the wider community. During their […]
Bradford College’s Adult Community department welcomed local organisations, community centres, and businesses to The Grove restaurant for a stakeholder event showcasing collaborative projects and opportunities for adult learners. The event highlighted the ongoing ‘We Belong in Bradford’ initiative, a collaboration between Adult & Community Lecturer, Rashid Hasan and the College’s Library Team Lead, Lakshmi Banner, aimed at fostering inclusion and engagement within the community. […]
Yesterday, a group of Construction learners from Trinity Academy Halifax, supported by Bradford College, spent the day building and installing a brand new sandpit at Bradshaw Primary School, all from recycled materials. Led by Bradford College Construction Lecturer Gareth Bowman, the group worked hands on to design and assemble the sandpit using repurposed wooden pallets. […]
Bradford College Construction students were given a valuable insight into the world of modern housebuilding during a site visit to Persimmon Homes’ Cote Farm development in Thackley on 11 February 2026. The visit formed part of the College’s celebrations for National Apprenticeship Week, highlighting the importance of real‑world experience in developing the future construction workforce. […]
Bradford College’s Hair, Beauty students were treated to an exciting industry experience this week as Matt Taylor, from Eve Taylor London, delivered an energetic and insightful masterclass focused on client communication, confidence building, and the importance of professional upselling. From the outset, Matt brought humour, warmth, and industry expertise that immediately connected with learners. His […]
Bradford city centre saw a surge of professionalism, confidence, and future talent as Bradford College’s Level 3 Year2 Travel and Tourism students took over key operations at The Leonardo Hotel for a full week of immersive industry experience. The “Hotel Takeover,” part of the College’s commitment to providing real-world, career-focused learning, offered students the rare […]
