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Nikita Somma is already making waves in the butchery world. With a sharp eye for detail, a passion for her craft, and an unstoppable work ethic, she has transformed her apprenticeship into a launchpad for national recognition and ambitious future plans. Nikita, 24, began her journey in butchery through an in-house apprenticeship with her previous […]

Phoebe’s journey into apprenticeships is a story of creativity, determination, and rapid professional growth. After graduating from stage school in 2022 and working professionally as a performer for two years, Phoebe moved to Leeds in early 2025 seeking a career path that combined creativity with organisation and offered financial stability. That search led her to […]

Kobe McGill began his career in adult care with no prior experience in the field, yet his dedication, empathy, and natural ability to support others quickly set him apart. Now having successfully completed his Level 2 Adult Care apprenticeship, Kobe has progressed into a Level 3 Health Support Worker role. He works as a support […]

Valeriia’s journey is a story of extraordinary resilience, determination, and courage. Fleeing the war in Ukraine, she arrived in the UK with no English, leaving behind her family, friends, and everything familiar. Despite the challenges, she embraced her new life with courage, staying with a host family and determined to rebuild her career. Soon after […]

Last week, Leeds City College’s Printworks Campus hosted the launch of Your Health, Your Career, a new digital careers platform supporting current and future members of the health and care workforce across West Yorkshire.The launch event brought together key stakeholders involved in the development of the platform, including Careers Compass, Leeds Health and Care Academy, Leeds City […]

On 22 January, T-Level Health student Cherry, T-Level Health Course Leader Amy, and paramedic and teacher Jess joined Gayle Lofthouse on BBC Radio Leeds to chat about the NHS and what it takes to be a healthcare professional. The interview was part of BBC Radio Leeds’ 22.01.2026 extended coverage about the NHS. 

We are proud to share that Leeds City College’s High Needs campus, The Vine, has been recognised for its rebound therapy provision and accredited as a Centre of Excellence  in a testament to the outstanding dedication of staff and learners. The recognition comes during a time of significant strain for the special educational needs and […]

On Thursday 11 December, level 2 and level 3 learners from seven colleges across Yorkshire descended on Leeds City College’s Printworks campus to participate in the first Yorkshire Student Hairdressing and Barbering competition.  Founded by Leeds City College teacher, Tracy Mangan, the competition aims to create a landmark event that celebrates emerging talent within the hairdressing […]

Diana Bird, currently the Principal and CEO at Shipley College, is to succeed Bill Jones in the role. The move follows an earlier announcement that Jones will take over as CEO of the college’s parent organisation, Luminate Education Group, from January – following the retirement of current chief, Colin Booth, at the end of this […]

Elise McDonald joined the 14+ Academies in 2020, where she studied Maths, English, Science, Business, ICT and Food Industry Skills. In 2022, she progressed to the City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate in Culinary Skills at Leeds City College, where—as well as learning how to make an excellent leek and potato soup—she developed valuable life […]

On 12 December 2025, we were delighted to have Alex Sobel MP and Councillor Helen Hayden visit our Future Pathways provision to learn more about how we support learners with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND).Leeds City College’s Future Pathways provision is dedicated to boosting the employment opportunities of students with education, health and care […]

Morley residents can look forward to using a new learning and skills centre next year, with work on creating the facility now underway.

One of our award-winning students is relishing the chance to pursue a catering career with the college.

We’re playing a key role in a new programme to empower women and girls across Leeds.

In October, students at our Printworks campus experienced a live Road Traffic Collision (RTC) demonstration on campus, courtesy of the White Watch from Hunslet Fire Station. The event began at 10am and over 300 spectators from the college came to watch, with over 100 joining in the demonstration. The event was a collaborative effort involving […]

STEM ambassador and dedicated problem-solver Saffy Blellock is a step closer to an IT career after excelling in her T Level and industry placement.

One of our former Games Development students is celebrating winning a national award. Larissa Radka, who completed her Level 3 course with us in 2025, has been named the 2025 TIGA BTEC Learner of the Year. The annual TIGA Awards showcase excellence in games development, service providers and education. Nominees are judged based on an […]

Our Digital and IT students now have access to a new ‘innovation academy’ lab – thanks to sponsorship from aql.

The sculpture Ribbons has been shortlisted for the 2025 Public Statues and Sculpture Association (PSSA) Award for Sculpture. Created in 2023 by artist Pippa Hale and supported by city partners including Leeds City College and Leeds Arts University, Ribbons celebrates the achievements of nearly 400 inspirational women connected to Leeds. Celebrating our city’s women The […]

This month, we welcomed Mark Sewards MP to our 14+ Academies at Leeds City College.He toured the facilities, met learners, and heard first-hand the impact that attending the 14+ Academies has on students’ confidence and future aspirations.Our 14+ Academies provide a different environment and level of support for young people to achieve GCSEs alongside vocational […]

A T Level has proved to be the perfect launch pad into a career for one of our Digital and IT students.

Learners from Leeds City College’s 14+ Academies celebrated the launch of their anthology, Life, a collection of short fiction and poetry that deal with themes of life and death.  Started in January 2025, around 30 students contributed to the project, which was led by English teacher, John Davison, and is the second anthology that the […]

The Access to HE in Computing course at Leeds City College attracts students from many different backgrounds, each with their own story. For both Matteo Amato and Maryam Sajjad, the course proved to be a vital stepping stone on their way to university and a future in technology.

GCSE success has opened up all kinds of exciting opportunities for our students.

Our Level 3 learners are celebrating some outstanding results – and looking forward to their next challenges.

Our budding conservationists have been watching lions in the wild during an unforgettable trip to Botswana.

The Mayor of West Yorkshire has praised the campaigning efforts of our students as they push for improved local bus services.

Sometimes meaningful change starts with a small question. At The Vine, that question was: What if we could make our everyday hygiene practices more sustainable? A routine wet wipe audit quickly became the spark for something bigger. Staff discovered just how many single-use wipes were being consumed across classrooms and communal areas. They realised that, […]

Roza’s path to leadership in Health and Safety

At the Joseph Priestley Centre, students have been putting their skills into practice by preparing freshly made dishes using ingredients partly grown on site. These student-grown vegetables and herbs are also incorporated into food preparation courses, giving learners hands-on experience in sustainable food production.