Preparing our students...
Our Upskilling & Enrichment Programme provides exciting opportunities alongside of your studies to ensure you develop skills outside of the classroom that will further your progression. We will prepare you with key employability skills and knowledge to add depth to your college experience. There are over 60 activities on the programme to choose from, the full range on offer to you will be confirmed during your Induction into the College.
Being involved in these USP activities at the college also gives you the chance to make more friends and have fun while you develop new skills and building your confidence.
- ENHANCE YOUR CV
- MEET LIKE-MINDED PEERS
- ENRICH YOUR COLLEGE LIFE
- LEARN NEW SKILLS
- STEP OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE
See an overview of the 2025/26 offering below!
What would YOU like to see!
Creativity and Art:
- Acoustic Music Group
- Book Making and Drawing
- Creative Branding Designs
- Cross Stitch
- Digital Art
- Japanese Braiding
- Jewellery Making
- Let’s Get Crafty Club
- Ronno Records (Songwriting)
- Starting Your Own Creative Business
- Studio W: Water Colour Painting
- Sustainable Textile Sampling
- Writing Team
Critical Thinking and Discussion:
- A Career in Law
- Business on TV
- Event Planning
- Inside the Mind of a Murderer
- Journalism Internship
- Planning Escape Rooms
Health and Wellbeing:
- Allied Health Professional Skills
- Curling and Braiding Hair
- Hair-up Dos
- Health and Wellbeing Club
- Holistic Treatments
- Meditation and Mindfulness
- Social Club
- Yoga for Beginners
Hobbies, Clubs and Enthusiasms:
- Board Game Club
- Book Group
- Dungeons & Dragons
- Get Into Nature
- Pride Club
- Shuffle-up Club
- Warhammer
- Wilberforce Radio
- Wool Club
Life Skills:
- Cabin Crew: Preparing for Industry
- Higher GCSE Maths
- Intro to British Sign Language
- Learning a Language with Dualingo
- Level 2 Award in Mentoring
- Preparing for your Driver Theory Test
- Thailand Cultural Exchange: Online Project Teach
Sport and Fitness:
- Basketball
- Casual Football
- Darts
- Esports
- Fitness Gym
- North Ferriby FC Football Development Academy
- Netball
- Racket Sports
- Hull KR Rugby Development Academy
- Volleyball
- Wilberforce Olympic Weightlifting
STEM Skills:
- Engineering Apprenticeship Society
- HETA Project
- Intro to Programming
- Lab School
- PC Building
- The Royal Society Partnership Project
- The Design Workshop
- Green Power Team
- Welding
W Days
Experience life as a Wilberforce student! This invitation-only transition event is for successfully-interviewed applicants to sample course and familiarise themselves with the college ahead of September
Thailand
Embark on an unforgettable journey through Thailand – from the vibrant streets of Bangkok to serene beaches and mountain villages.
South Africa
Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of St Lucia, renowned for its wetlands, hippos, and crocodiles.
Italy
Look forward to discover Rome, explore the Eternal City’s ancient landmarks, bustling piazzas, and vibrant atmosphere.
Malta
Join an unforgettable adventure in Malta – wander the historic streets of Valletta and Mdina, hike breathtaking coastal trails, and cruise across crystal-clear turquoise waters.
Future Student Event: January 2026
This is a fantastic opportunity to welcome in the new year and think about your future! Come along to this event to see first-hand why Wilberforce is the right choice for you.
NAPA Professional Diploma (18+) Open Event
Find out more about our Level 4 Professional Diploma in Performance which provides professional level vocational training in both Acting and Musical Theatre.
NAPA Extended Diploma (16+) Open Event
If you're a prospective student interested in finding out more about our Level 3 Performing and Production Arts course then be sure to come along to this event!
