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Wigan & Leigh College has been providing high-quality education and training locally for over 150 years. It is the only General Further Education College in the towns of Wigan and Leigh, serving a population of approximately 301,000. The College aims to be inclusive and we are proud of the equality of opportunity which is demonstrated in the breadth and scope of our provision. Over 14,000 people c

hoose to study at the College, their needs being at the heart of everything we provide. The College operates from a number of sites across the borough of Wigan. Parsons Walk, School for the Arts and Pagefield are located in Wigan, close to the town centre. Leigh Adult Learning Centre and Leigh College are close to the town centre of Leigh.

๐ƒ๐ซ๐ž๐š๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐š ๐œ๐š๐ซ๐ž๐ž๐ซ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐ž๐š๐ฎ๐ญ๐ฒ? ๐๐จ๐ฐ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ญ๐ข๐ฆ๐ž. โฐLevel 3 Beauty student Gita Prohorova was working in retail when she ...
05/06/2026

๐ƒ๐ซ๐ž๐š๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐š ๐œ๐š๐ซ๐ž๐ž๐ซ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐ž๐š๐ฎ๐ญ๐ฒ? ๐๐จ๐ฐ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ญ๐ข๐ฆ๐ž. โฐ

Level 3 Beauty student Gita Prohorova was working in retail when she decided to return to education. She studied cosmetology in her home country, Latvia, in 2009, but moved away from the career as life got in the way.

โ€œNow my son is in high school, Iโ€™m more flexible and can return to study. We get advice on the business side of the industry, and we work with real clients.โ€

Gita aspires to work in machine-based treatments such as microdermabrasion and galvanic facials. โœจ

Join us at an ๐€๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ญ ๐€๐๐ฏ๐ข๐œ๐ž & ๐„๐ง๐ซ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐„๐ฏ๐ž๐ง๐ญ this ๐‰๐ฎ๐ง๐ž to speak to tutors and find out more.

๐Ÿ“๐๐จ๐จ๐ค ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐š๐œ๐ž ๐ง๐จ๐ฐ: https://www.wigan-leigh.ac.uk/life-at-college/events/

Our A Level English and Media students had a fantastic visit this week to The University of Salford, where they enjoyed ...
05/06/2026

Our A Level English and Media students had a fantastic visit this week to The University of Salford, where they enjoyed two fascinating lectures from Dr. Poliah and Prof. Munslow Ong on Nigerian poetry followed by an opportunity to present and record their thoughts in their very own podcast!

A Level English Literature student, Abigail Radcliffe, said the day "was both interesting and relevant to our courses. Alongside this, it was also helpful in giving us an insight into what life is like at university."

05/06/2026

๐ŸŽฌ This summer, over 500 students will graduate from Wigan & Leigh College and theyโ€™re ready to step straight into apprenticeships with employers like you.

From construction, electrical and engineering to business, animal management, and hair & beauty, our students have trained on real equipment, real projects and real clients, developing the technical skills, confidence and professionalism your business needs.

Be the employer that launches a career and invests in the future of your workforce.

๐Ÿ“ฃ Weโ€™re signing up apprentices for September starts now - speak to our Employer Engagement Team today on [email protected]

A group of full-time Level 2 Plumbing students have been using the mini bungalow in our Brickwork workroom as part of a ...
05/06/2026

A group of full-time Level 2 Plumbing students have been using the mini bungalow in our Brickwork workroom as part of a planning and measuring project.

The students found working on a real-life project to be a great experience, helping them develop practical skills and gain valuable hands-on knowledge in a realistic working environment.

Recently, some of our apprentice electricians and Level 2 Electrical Installation students experienced hands-on demonstr...
05/06/2026

Recently, some of our apprentice electricians and Level 2 Electrical Installation students experienced hands-on demonstrations of the latest testing and commissioning equipment, courtesy of commercial and industrial equipment supplier Megger.

This was an opportunity to gain real insight into modern industry practices. From testing and inspection to advanced fault-finding using cutting-edge instrumentation, the session brought learning to life and highlighted how technology is transforming the sector.

One lucky learner even walked away with a brand new Megger touch pen!

With a growing focus on solar PV, battery storage, energy efficiency, and energy monitoring, our learners are developing the skills needed to succeed in a greener, more sustainable electrical industry.

As The North-West Construction Technical Excellence College, students are getting training that includes better facilities, stronger employer links, and lessons designed around where constructionโ€™s heading.

It was great to welcome Year 10 pupils from Rivington and Blackrod High School today to sample some of the courses we o...
04/06/2026

It was great to welcome Year 10 pupils from Rivington and Blackrod High School today to sample some of the courses we offer at our Wigan campuses. ๐Ÿ™Œ

They explored a range of vocational and technical subjects, trying their hand at a variety of skills and activities.

We hope you enjoyed your day and feel inspired for your next steps! ๐Ÿ’ก

We caught up with Ellie, Aisha and Hannah who have all completed the North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust Cadet Progra...
03/06/2026

We caught up with Ellie, Aisha and Hannah who have all completed the North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust Cadet Programme.

They reflected on how the eye-opening experience has benefitted them ahead of careers within paramedics.

Level 3 Health & Social Care student, Ellie said: โ€œIt was good to see what it is actually like โ€“ itโ€™s not all like what you see on TV. I got more insight into safeguarding issues and the mental health involved.โ€

Our students experienced a wide range of incidents from critical care to non-life threatening scenarios including cardiac arrests and stab victims to abusive members of the public.

These experiences did not deter the students who all said itโ€™s helped to confirm that they want to pursue a career in paramedics.

T Level Nursing student, Hannah said: โ€œIt has been a good learning experience getting to see things behind the scenes you wouldnโ€™t think of such as seeing how they dispatch ambulances and the different categories that are decided on.โ€

Aisha added: โ€œIt was a very hands-on experience. You get to see how everyoneโ€™s lives are so different. You also witness how someoneโ€™s lives can change suddenly such as a stabbing. I was also on the call to a mother who gave birth at home.

โ€œItโ€™s made me want to do this as a career even more, and I now have a good expectation of what is involved.โ€

Yesterday, some of our Business and Accounting students found out about internship opportunities with one of the world's...
03/06/2026

Yesterday, some of our Business and Accounting students found out about internship opportunities with one of the world's largest investment management companies - Vanguard.

Many thanks to Grace from Vanguard, who gave an introduction to the company and the opportunities they provide, with a particular emphasis on females who wish to work in the financial sector.

Our Level 3 Photography students are exhibiting their amazing work at Kawaโ€™s Coffee & Wine Bar - starting from today! Wo...
03/06/2026

Our Level 3 Photography students are exhibiting their amazing work at Kawaโ€™s Coffee & Wine Bar - starting from today!

Working alongside Ey-Up Wigan, this special exhibition runs from 3rd โ€“ 10th June 2026.

Open to the public, make sure to pop in and explore their incredible work throughout the week.

Today, we welcomed Year 10 pupils from Dean Trust Wigan who visited our Wigan campuses to experience a taste of college ...
02/06/2026

Today, we welcomed Year 10 pupils from Dean Trust Wigan who visited our Wigan campuses to experience a taste of college life and sample a range of subjects they were interested in.

From A Level subjects to vocational subjects, including construction and engineering at our Pagefield Campus, there was plenty to choose from.

We hope you all enjoyed the day and hope to see you again soon ๐Ÿ˜€

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