There is a fantastic opportunity for employers to offer supported work placements for learners studying Skills for Life.This course is for young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), where they are developing essential employability and life skills.Each student is very enthusiastic, highly motivated and committed to always giving 100%!They would be an asset to any supportive and inclusive employer who can provide a welcoming work environment in sectors such as retail, hospitality, administration and practical trades.If you’re interested in offering a supported work placement, then we’d love to hear from you!Be sure to email Claire or Rebecca (see graphic) for more information.

Fancy a sneak peek inside our Green Energy and Utilities Hub this #CollegesWeek?Today’s theme is ‘Becoming a Green Energy Superpower’ and this state-of-the-art training space is a great example of how that’s happening at Hopwood Hall.It’s here where students and apprentices of all ages are honing the skills needed to play their part in the green revolution and secure fantastic careers. Take a look at some of the cutting edge technology and equipment they have access to! #NCW2025 #CollegesWeek2025

This #CollegesWeek we wanted to show you our air turbine in action!Situated on the top of our Advanced Technology and Construction Centre, it’s a fantastic tool for renewable energy.We also have replicas located in our workshops so that students can learn about this innovative technology and gain valuable green skillsets! #NCW2025

Our Schools & Community Engagement Officer Jane Slater and our EDI Manager Adam Carney were thrilled to attend the WorldSkills UK Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Awards in London!It was an honour to be shortlisted in the Women in STEM category in recognition of our commitment to inspiring young women to pursue careers in engineering, construction and the built environment.Here are Jane and Adam representing #TeamHopwood at the event held at the Institute of Civil Engineering!

#NationalCareersWeek is in full swing with guest speaker Ashley Honeyman from Honeyman Projects & Developments Ashley spoke to Level 1 Carpentry & Joinery students about his career journey and how he also studied at Hopwood. It was a highly engaging and inspiring conversation.Thank you Ashley for taking the time to visit!

This National Careers Week we wanted to introduce you to Olivia Stapleton! Olivia’s career is already going from strength to strength after completing the T-Level in Management and Administration. The course allowed her to gain the valuable industry experience needed to secure a coveted higher apprenticeship with Willmott Dixon.Well done, Olivia – we’re delighted that your hard work is paying off! #NCW2025 #CollegesWeek

The winning streak continues!A huge well done to our Rugby Academy for securing a spot in the National Cup Finals after a close semi-final with Hull KR Development Academy.Our lads are now just one step away from adding even more silverware to the College’s trophy cabinet – let’s finish strong!

It was great to welcome Cats Protection to campus for National Careers Week – especially since our guest speaker was a familiar face…Regional Volunteer Team Leader Heather Robinson, who held the session for learners, got her start by studying at the college. We really enjoyed welcoming her back today and hearing about career opportunities for our current learners studying Animal Care! #NCW2025 #CollegesWeek