Happy St. George's Day – a day of inspiration and celebration!
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It's Earth Day 2025! Our amazing Uniform Protective Services and Skills for Life learners have been working hard to make a real difference by planting trees across our Middleton campus. Their efforts are helping create a greener future, one tree at a time! #EarthDay2025
FANTASTICO! Level 2 Hospitality and Catering student Alfie Fay has just returned from competing in a culinary competition in Italy. He cooked up a storm after earning a place at the annual UNOX contest in sunny Venice. Bravo, Alfie – thanks for representing #TeamHopwood!
PLEASE SHARE: This adorable dog, a possible German Shepherd mix, has wandered onto our Middleton Campus this morning. He’s being looked after by our Animal Care team, but we're trying to trace his owners. If you're his owner or recognise him, please contact us on 0161 643 7560.
Good luck to our amazing Rugby Academy in the National Cup Final! After last week’s huge success, we are hoping to do the double as our Rugby Academy take on Cronton Sixth Form College. Let’s round of the season in style and bring home even more silverware, #TeamHopwood!
There’s nothing but blues skies over our Rochdale Campus! It’s wonderful to see the town centre blooming, especially on day one of our Green Summit 2025. Spring has officially sprung in Rochdale!
Eid Mubarak to all our students, staff and community who are celebrating!
Tomorrow, we make history! Our Rugby Academy takes on Castleford Tigers in the National Rugby League Grand Final – a first in our college's history. Get yourself down to Rochdale Mayfield Rugby Club for a 4pm kick-off and show your support for the team! @SportandUPS
There were some outstanding creations when our Hair, Media Make-up and Barbering students took part in the #GMSkills competition!A huge well done to all who represented #TeamHopwood, including: Alice Timperley who won 🥉 in Entry HairHassan Rehman who won 🥉 in Level 2 BarberingSofie Barry who won 🥉 in Level 3 Media Make-up
Calling all Fire & Security employers - mark your calendars for an unmissable event!We're thrilled to be hosting a Fire & Security Employer Forum at our Middleton campus on Friday 11th April.This forum will be an excellent opportunity for you to engage with our Work Based Tutors, network with industry professionals, and discuss how our apprenticeship programmes can meet your workforce needs.Looking to be part of this? Visit: https://ow.ly/29oN50QUa to secure your place!
Congratulations to Skills for Life learner, Jake Clegg, for winning the Easter egg in our Odd Sock Guessing Game!A huge thank you to everyone for your incredible generosity! Thanks to your contributions, we've raised funds to support a wonderful cause in honor of World Down Syndrome Day.Every donation makes a difference, and we're so grateful for the support from both our students and staff.
Earn while you learn with a Level 3 Fabricator Welding apprenticeship!You will complete your apprenticeship with William Hare Limited located in Bury. William Hare are looking for an individual who has a basic English and maths skillset, along with the ability to work independently and someone who has good communication skills.Your work will contribute to projects for large-scale buildings such as the Nuclear Power plant at Hinkley Point C - which is currently the largest construction site in Europe. Opportunities like this are a brilliant way to grow your confidence and your welding talents!See the website for more details and to apply: https://ow.ly/esnH50UT5Gx
Do you want to study a degree but don’t have the right qualifications?An Access to Higher Education course at Hopwood could be for you and we have number of pathways to suit everyone.Explore our full range here: http://ow.ly/bq5N50GKba415w
Looking to expand your workforce, or develop current team member skills?An apprentice is the perfect way to do this! Recruiting an apprentice is the best way to fill much needed skills gaps in the business and gives you a chance as the employer, to pass on your expertise to others.Need help hiring an apprentice? Talk to our Apprenticeships team where they can tap into Hopwood's very own talent pipeline.Find out more info here:https://www.hopwood.ac.uk/apprenticeships/looking-to-recruit-an-apprentice/
Meet two of our learners representing the College on the Student Commission on Racial Justice!Here are their professional photographs taken during a creative poetry workshop. The Commissioners had inspiring discussions about ending prejudice, discrimination and how they can help create an equal society for all.Thank you for using your voice on behalf of our college community!
Happy St. George's Day – a day of inspiration and celebration!
It's Earth Day 2025! Our amazing Uniform Protective Services and Skills for Life learners have been working hard to make a real difference by planting trees across our Middleton campus. Their efforts are helping create a greener future, one tree at a time! #EarthDay2025
FANTASTICO! Level 2 Hospitality and Catering student Alfie Fay has just returned from competing in a culinary competition in Italy. He cooked up a storm after earning a place at the annual UNOX contest in sunny Venice. Bravo, Alfie – thanks for representing #TeamHopwood!
PLEASE SHARE: This adorable dog, a possible German Shepherd mix, has wandered onto our Middleton Campus this morning. He’s being looked after by our Animal Care team, but we're trying to trace his owners. If you're his owner or recognise him, please contact us on 0161 643 7560.
Good luck to our amazing Rugby Academy in the National Cup Final! After last week’s huge success, we are hoping to do the double as our Rugby Academy take on Cronton Sixth Form College. Let’s round of the season in style and bring home even more silverware, #TeamHopwood!
There’s nothing but blues skies over our Rochdale Campus! It’s wonderful to see the town centre blooming, especially on day one of our Green Summit 2025. Spring has officially sprung in Rochdale!
Eid Mubarak to all our students, staff and community who are celebrating!
Tomorrow, we make history! Our Rugby Academy takes on Castleford Tigers in the National Rugby League Grand Final – a first in our college's history. Get yourself down to Rochdale Mayfield Rugby Club for a 4pm kick-off and show your support for the team! @SportandUPS