If you’re aged 16-24, unemployed and looking for experience working with animals, an animal care traineeship could be just what you need to kick-start your career… Our new animal care traineeship programme is starting this July! The 12 week programme will run from our centre in Tingley (near Leeds), and will give you the opportunity to… Work […]
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New animal care traineeship starting this July!
Where can an RVN qualification take you?
Where can an RVN qualification take you? Veterinary nursing is a varied and rewarding career path which opens up a wide variety of professional opportunities. Whether you’ve just qualified as a veterinary nurse, have been working in the industry for some time and looking for a career change, or considering training as a veterinary nurse […]
CAW Connect: A new alumni association!
We are delighted to announce the launch of our new and exclusive alumni association, CAW Connect! CAW Connect is a new social networking website and education hub which will give our alumni the opportunity to: Be part of a professional online community: As an alumni member you will become a part of a close knit […]
Is a veterinary care support role for you?
Whether you’re just out of school and looking to kick-start a career with animals, have always wanted to work with animals and looking for a career change, or unemployed and looking to get back into the industry, veterinary care could be the perfect career for you! Why train in veterinary care? Veterinary Care Support staff […]
LEP Apprenticeship Grant for Employers
There is no better time for a business to take on their first apprentice. From 1 April 2019 the training costs of an apprenticeship to a business has dropped by 50%. This means the government will pay 95% of the cost of the apprenticeship, leaving just 5% payable by the employer! What’s more… Grants of up […]
Hedgehog Awareness Week 2021: How to help hedgehogs
It’s Hedgehog Awareness Week 2021! Hedgehog numbers have fallen by 30 percent in just over 10 years, and there are now thought to be fewer than 1 million left in the UK. You can help this threatened species to thrive by making small changes in your garden, such as: Making your pond safe for hedgehogs […]
Deaf Awareness Week 2019
This year’s Deaf Awareness Week is here! There are around 11 million people with hearing loss in the UK, with an estimated 900,000 people with severe or profound hearing loss.* This week is the perfect opportunity to raise awareness of hearing loss and deafness across the UK, how to help people living with hearing loss, […]
5 Ways you can Break the Barriers to Coaching
Coaching isn’t always easy, but the rewarding nature of the profession makes it all worthwhile. There are several different factors that can act as barriers within the role, but there’s always steps you can take to break them down. Factors that commonly affect coaching Not having enough time Finding the right techniques to suit both […]
5 Ways you can Break the Barriers to Coaching
Coaching isn’t always easy, but the rewarding nature of the profession makes it all worthwhile. There are several different factors that can act as barriers within the role, but there’s always steps you can take to break them down. Factors that commonly affect coaching Not having enough time Finding the right techniques to suit both […]
Train to become a dog groomer on a Saturday at The College of Animal Welfare!
If you’re tired of your 9-5 job and want a career that you’re passionate about, training to become a dog groomer could be your next career move! City & Guilds accredited dog grooming courses run at the College give learners the experience and knowledge needed to secure long-term career prospects within the dog grooming industry. […]