About Us

Harrogate College offers you a wide range of exciting courses to enable you to reach your career potential. The College has a reputation of offering a range of vocational opportunities meaning that you can choose a course that’s right for you, which will develop skills that today’s employers are looking for.

Working with local businesses and organisations provides students with the opportunity to work on live projects to demonstrate ‘real’ work experience and develop your Curriculum Vitae as well as gain a nationally recognised qualification.

The College provides outstanding student support including careers advice, course information, guidance and support, and counselling, there is always someone available to listen and help you. Harrogate College also offers a range of social activities designed to help you make the most of your leisure time while you study at the College.

Take advantage of our facilities including:

The Metro Training Restaurant
Hair and Beauty Salons
HG2 Cafeteria
Gym
Sports Fields
Outdoor Learning Area
Media Labs

Harrogate College offers courses for everyone, so whether you’re leaving school or want to progress your career studying an evening course, we’re sure to have a course for you. The College also has an excellent record of employer engagement, offering business training solutions to provide a highly skilled workforce, including apprenticeships, accredited courses and bespoke training.

Mission Statement and Values

The College Mission is: To inspire and enable outstanding, life-changing education and training leading to social and economic fulfilment.

The College Values are:

Excellence
Respect (Integrity)
Innovation
Celebration