Case Studies
School Leavers
The course is very interactive and hands-on, so I’ve gained a lot of skills including how to bandsaw and install doors.
Construction
DFN Project SEARCH has allowed me to get more experience and meet new people.
Foundation Learning
I’m always learning something new on my placement and it has helped massively with my interpersonal skills and confidence.
Foundation Learning
I was so excited when I heard about the DFN Project SEARCH internship with Siemens because I’ve always wanted to work with trains.
Foundation Learning
My favourite thing about this course is being able to care for the animals – especially the ferrets.
Animal Care
I enjoy making new friends and learning lots of new things, for example, I’m doing GCSE English at the moment.
Foundation Learning
My favourite thing about the course has been meeting new people and learning new things.
Foundation Learning
I enjoy our activity and expeditions classes most – we have done a lot of activities with NCS (the National Citizen Service) such as rock climbing and raft building.
Public Services
I chose to study at Castleford College because the tutors were enthusiastic about helping me follow my passion.
Engineering
My course has helped me further build on my passion, teaching me communication, teamwork and hand eye coordination skills.
Construction
I really enjoy making and fixing machines and I’ve been able to fix things at home using the skills I’ve learned.
Engineering
The restaurant service days are my favourite part of the course, as I love seeing the end product of what I’ve made and people’s reactions to it.
Hospitality & Catering