City of Wolverhampton College

What we do:

At City of Wolverhampton College, we want to help you define your future. We are an education provider offering courses to people of all ages, whether it be GCSE’s, A-levels, vocational courses, apprenticeships, higher education or technical and vocational training. Join us for the chance to be taught by some of our award-winning, industry experienced professional tutors who will be there to support you throughout your studies.

What we offer:

We have a range of excellent learning facilities and tutors, across three campuses across the City. Apply to enrol at City of Wolverhampton College for:

GCSE’s
A-levels
Work-related training
Apprenticeships
Traineeships
Vocational courses
Higher education

For more information about the courses available, visit the course finder on the College website here.

Further information

If you are unsure about learning in a college environment, why not check out our community based courses?

We work in partnership with local community organisations to deliver courses in neighbourhood venues that support the learning and skills needs of local residents.

Courses include Manual Handling, First Aid, Food Safety , Customer Service, English and Maths.

If you want to learn local visit www.wolvcoll.ac.uk/courses-in-your-community/

Earn while you learn with an apprenticeship

If you don't want to sit in a class every day to get the qualifications that will get you a job, we can help you earn while you're learning and gain recognised qualifications as you work.

As an apprentice you will do a real job for a real employer, building up knowledge and skills that will look great on your CV. You will work towards a relevant qualification which will let future employers know you have been trained in the skills they need.

Employers really value apprenticeships and you'll feel the rewards in your pocket too – an average apprentice's wage is £170 per week, while over the course of their careers, those with an apprenticeship earn, on average, £100,000 more than those without.

We run the largest Apprenticeship programme in the region, covering a whole range of areas, and thanks to our great links with employers always have businesses looking for apprentices and can help you find the ideal opportunity for you.

Find out more and check out our vacancies www.wolvcoll.ac.uk/demographic/apprentices/

Gain work experience with a traineeship

If lack of work experience is holding you back, we offer an education and training programme to help.

Traineeships give you the skills and experience employers are looking for. The course includes work preparation, maths, English and a work placement.

They are an excellent preparation for moving on to an apprenticeship.

For more info visit www.wolvcoll.ac.uk/get-in-to-work/

Get on Track with the Get Ahead Programme

If you are age 16-18 and not in employment, education or training, we can help you decide on your future.

Our Get Ahead Programme is designed to improve your career prospects and make employers want you!

You'll get to do a range of activities and taster sessions in different subjects such as hospitality and catering, motor vehicle, construction, sport, hair and beauty and creative arts. so you can find something that really interests you.

On successful completion of the programme you can progress to a full-time course at college to advance your skills even further, or apply for an apprenticeship where you will earn a wage while you learn.

For more information about the Get Ahead Programme (GAP) visit: www.wolvcoll.ac.uk/get-in-to-work/ or call Lorna Prosser on 01902 317710.

Prince's Trust Team Programme

Are you aged 16-25, unemployed and live in the Black Country?

Joining a Prince's Trust Team programme can give you a better chance of moving into a job or further education and training.

The 12-week programme will give you the chance to improve your confidence and self-esteem, make new friends and learn new skills through a range of outdoor activities, community activities and work experience.

For more information contact Anje Groot on 01902 821814 or visit www.wolvcoll.ac.uk/princestrust/

Find work with our training for jobseekers

If you are a jobseeker in receipt of benefit we run a number of job focussed training programmes to give you the skills employers are looking for.

We also work closely with employers to deliver bespoke training courses to suit their recruitment for specific job roles. Courses include Care, Customer Service, IT and Retail.

Our Sector Based Work Academies (SBWA) offer specific pre-employment training to meet employer's requirements. You will gain pre-employment training- relevant to the needs of the employer, a work experience placement and a guaranteed job interview.

To find out how we can help you, call the Community, Employability and Traineeship department on 01902 317710.

Impartial Advice and Guidance

If you are unsure of your next steps, or what qualifications will help you get where you want to be, our expert advice and guidance team can help.

We can help you recognise your skills, consider what options are available, help you with job searches, give guidance on CV writing and interview practise, and provide information on careers, education and training.

More info is available at www.wolvcoll.ac.uk/careers-guidance/

HE Qualifications Without the University Fee

With over 20 higher education courses on offer, we offer an affordable alternative to going to university. Our dedicated Higher Education Centre offers industry-standard facilities, flexible study options, highly qualified professional staff and courses developed in conjunction with employers, you'll get the best experience of higher education and be encouraged to achieve your maximum potential.

Advice for parents

As a parent, carer or guardian, you can trust us to provide a welcoming environment for your son or daughter; one that is safe, caring, and friendly, and that creates a setting in which learning is interesting and effective. As well as delivering courses designed to enable students to progress to further and higher education, or to embark on worthwhile careers or an Apprenticeship, we will also help students to develop essential skills, such as time management, self-discipline and responsibility.

We appreciate that you’ll want the best for them, and that’s why we have created a parents’ guide at www.wolvcoll.ac.uk/parents-hub/

A Dedicated Sixth Form for A Levels Student

We offer a wide range of A Level subjects taught at wvSixth, the college’s newly refurbished sixth form centre on the Paget Road campus. In addition, we offer a new one-year Access to A Levels programme for students who wish to progress to A Levels but have not achieved the required GCSE grades for the subjects they wish to study.

To find out about our range of A Levels visit www.wolvcoll.ac.uk/demographic/school-leavers/category/a-level-courses/

Cut price services!

Our superb facilities include a modern hairdressing and beauty salon, professional training kitchen, bakery and restaurant, well-equipped Community Sports Centre, and professional 3G football pitch. Studying at college means you can benefit from reduced rates, from a gym membership for just £12 a month or a haircut from £10.

So come along and be pampered in our Hair and Beauty Academy, treat yourself to lunch in our Academy Restaurant or even pick up a freshly baked loaf and cakes from our bakery. For more info visit www.wolvcoll.ac.uk/facilities/

Work for us

We're looking for people who want to make a difference! It's not all about teaching - we're often looking for other professionals and support staff.

Our commitment to staff training and development has led us to be awarded the Investors in People Gold standard, joining the top 3% of accredited organisations across the UK that have been recognised for the way it supports its employers.

We’re looking for people who want to make a difference too, and help improve our community. It’s not all about teaching – we’re looking for talented people with a wide range of skills and knowledge to join our journey and share in our success.

Check out our job vacancies at www.wolvcoll.ac.uk/careers/

Where we are based:

We have three main campuses across the city of Wolverhampton, and one in Telford.

Paget Road Campus
City of Wolverhampton College
Paget Road
Wolverhampton
WV6 0DU

Wellington Road Campus
City of Wolverhampton College
Wellington Road
Wolverhampton
WV14 6BT

Telford Campus
City of Wolverhampton College
Trevithick House
Stafford Park 4
Telford
TF3 3BA

Contact us:

Website: www.wolvcoll.ac.uk/contact-us/
Call: 01902 836000
Facebook: @wolvescollege
Twitter: @wolvcoll
Instagram: cityofwolverhamptoncollege
Linkedin: City of Wolverhampton College

Find out more:

To find out more about our success stories and what City of Wolverhampton College has to offer, contact us using the details above, or visit the college website.