About Us

As a college for technical excellence, we’re committed to raising learning aspirations and helping our community thrive socially and economically. We offer exceptional teaching, support and guidance in academic, vocational, technical and apprenticeship programmes.

The college

We’re the only general further education college in both Wigan and in Leigh and each year, more than 9,800 people choose to study with us.

We’ve invested £9.1 million in the estate and our facilities since 2021. We continue to invest in and expand our learning centres across Wigan and in Leigh, to provide top of the range facilities, resources and learning environments.

We get you work ready

Work is a key part of who we are, a vital element of our life. And it doesn’t matter if you’re on the first step, looking towards the future, somewhere along the path making a change or even an employer looking for the best people – we provide everything you need to succeed.

We’re the lead further education partner of the Greater Manchester Institute of Technology (GMIoT) – the government’s flagship programme to boost technical education regionally. We’re empowering everyone with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to navigate the ever-evolving world of work and achieve their life goals.

We have industry and career experience working alongside prestigious companies including Electricity North West; Sellafield; Wigan Council; Scottish Power; Kraft Heinz and Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL).

We offer a range of qualifications, from entry level to degree, professional, and post-graduate study at our University Centre Wigan & Leigh College. We have strong links with Edge Hill University, the University of Lancashire, the University of Salford and Pearson Edexcel.

We understand that everyone’s journey is unique. Whether you’re a school leaver, adult learner, or employer we’ll help you through personalised support and guidance, industry connections and expertise to confidently gain the skills you need to succeed.

We get you ready for work. We get you ready for life.