Employer Engagement Opportunities
At the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, we collaborate with businesses and stakeholders to create meaningful opportunities for employers across the district - the future employers of the next generation. These opportunities are designed to support your business today, strengthen your current workforce, and help you prepare for the evolving demands of tomorrow’s workplace.
- January 2026
| Date | Activity | Location | Engagement Opportunity | Next steps |
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| 21 January 2026 | Stakeholder Event | Castleford College | - | - |
- February 2026
| Date | Activity | Location | Engagement Opportunity | Next steps |
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9 February 2026
17:00 - 19:00 | Open Evening | Selby College | Learn more about our campus offer: T-Levels, vocational courses, apprenticeships, and adult learning | Contact Debbie Lee to arrange a tour and employer meeting. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
| 10 February 2026 | National Apprenticeship Week: Employer Breakfast | Wakefield Trinity Ground | Theme: Widening Participation for Workforce Planning | Register your early interest: NAW Employer Breakfast form |
11 February 2026
17:00 - 19:00 | Open Evening | Castleford College & Wakefield College | Learn more about our campus offer: T-Levels, vocational courses, apprenticeships, and adult learning | Contact Debbie Lee to arrange a tour and employer meeting. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
| 12 February 2026 | National Apprenticeship Week: Apprenticeship Awards | Wakefield Trinity Ground. | Celebrate the achievements of apprentices and employers in style! | Interested in nominating your apprentices or business for an award? Or perhaps you’d like to sponsor an award to showcase your organisation’s commitment to investing in the future workforce? Contact Nichola Burton: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
| 20-22 February 2026 | Rhubarb Festival | Wakefield Town Centre | This year, our talented textiles students will be showcasing their creativity and skills through a unique exhibition featuring beautifully crafted Victorian-dressed animals! | If you are from the textiles sector and looking for future talent for your business, this event is where you will find it! Interested in learning more before the big event or supporting their journey along the way?Contact Sally Poskitt: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
- March 2026
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| 2 March 2026 | Careers Fairs | Selby College | Showcase your business, the careers it offers, and the pathways available to inspire the next generation of students in further education. | If you would like to exhibit at one, or all, of our career’s fairs, please contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
| 3 March 2026 | Careers Fairs | Castleford College | Showcase your business, the careers it offers, and the pathways available to inspire the next generation of students in further education. | If you would like to exhibit at one, or all, of our career’s fairs, please contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
| 4 March 2026 | Careers Fairs | Wakefield College | Showcase your business, the careers it offers, and the pathways available to inspire the next generation of students in further education. | If you would like to exhibit at one, or all, of our career’s fairs, please contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
10 March 2026 9.30 - 15:00 | Wakefield EXPO26 (Free to attend) | WX Wakefield Exchange WF1 3AD | Engage with us as we exhibit our full offer at this years Wakefield EXPO. Positioned as a major business showcase, this event will empower connections to assist in strengthening your business and future pipeline. | |
| 11 March 2026 | Give Construction A Try | Castleford College | Showcase your construction sector to the next generation coming through high school. | Curious? Check out our most recent event: GCAT 2025. If you would like to know more, please email: Debbie Lee This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
- April 2026
| Date | Activity | Location | Engagement Opportunity | Next steps |
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14 April 2026
08:45 - 11:30 | Reverse Careers Event | Wakefield College | An Employer Forum and Student Careers event. | Register your interest to attend and engage with student exhibitions, explore their future career aspirations, and connect with like-minded employers. Contact: Debbie Lee This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
16 April 2026
08:45 - 11:30 | Reverse Carees Event | Castleford College | An Employer Forum and Student Careers event. | Register your interest to attend and engage with student exhibitions, explore their future career aspirations, and connect with like-minded employers. Contact: Debbie Lee This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
17 April 2026
12:30 - 15:00 | Reverse Careers Event | Selby College | An Employer Forum and Student Careers event plus an opportunity to engage with MP Keir Mather. | Register your interest to attend and engage with student exhibitions, explore their future career aspirations, and connect with like-minded employers. Contact: Debbie Lee This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
- May 2026
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5 May 2026
09:00 - 15:45 | Mock Interviews | Wakefield College | Support the next generation through meaningful mock interviews – full of half day support from any sector would be appreciated. | Register your interest: Tony Jackson This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
6 May 2026
09:00 - 15:45 | Mock Interviews | Castleford College | Support the next generation through meaningful mock interviews – full of half day support from any sector would be appreciated. | Register your interest: Tony Jackson This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
7 May 2026
09:00 - 15:45 | Mock Interviews | Selby College | Support the next generation through meaningful mock interviews – full of half day support from any sector would be appreciated. | Register your interest: Tony Jackson This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
- June/July 2026
| Date | Activity | Location | Engagement Opportunity | Next steps |
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10 June 2026
17:00 - 19:00 | Open Evening | Wakefield College | Learn more about our campus offer: T-Levels, vocational courses, apprenticeships, and adult learning. | Arrange a tour and employer meetingc contact Debbie Lee - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
17 June 2026
17:00 - 19:00 | Open Evening | Selby College | Learn more about our campus offer: T-Levels, vocational courses, apprenticeships, and adult learning. | Arrange a tour and employer meeting contact Debbie Lee - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
| June/July 2026 | End of Year Celebrations | All Colleges | Would you like to celebrate our student successes and attend their end of year awards? | If you have engaged with us this academic year and would like to sponsor and award, please contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
If you are would like more information, please contact: Debbie Lee, Employer Engagement Manager at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
