Employers

At the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, we understand that businesses need highly skilled individuals to help them innovate and grow. That is why we offer a range of flexible training and development programmes designed to support your employees’ personal development that are tailored to meet your business needs.

From Apprenticeships in the workplace to part-time Adult courses to Higher Education programmes and Online Learning Courses, we can help you to identify and address your existing and future skills demands.

Skills & Training Solutions

Specialist Training

We can help you to identify and address your existing and future skills demands.

Skills Needs Analysis

We can work with you to identify the skills you need to grow your business.

Professional Courses

Qualifications awarded by business and professional organisations.

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.

October 2025

Date	Activity	Location	Engagement Opportunity	Next steps
2 October 2025 10:00 - 14:00	Wakefield First Business Support Drop-in Session	Westfield Centre South Elmsall WF9 2PU	Discover more about: Business planning and strategy Access to funding and grants Growth progrommes and initiatives Recruitment, training and apprenticeships Sustainability support and advice	Wakefield Council: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Heart of Yorkshire Education Group: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
9 October 2025 10:00 - 14:00	Wakefield First Business Support Drop-in Session	WF8 Retail Old Magistrates Court Pontefract	Discover more about: Business planning and strategy Access to funding and grants Growth progrommes and initiatives Recruitment, training and apprenticeships Sustainability support and advice	Wakefield Council: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Heart of Yorkshire Education Group: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
15 October 2025 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.
16 October 2025 10:00 - 14:00	Wakefield First Business Support Drop-in Session	Castleford College	Discover more about: Business planning and strategy Access to funding and grants Growth progrommes and initiatives Recruitment, training and apprenticeships Sustainability support and advice	Wakefield Council: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Heart of Yorkshire Education Group: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
18 October 2025 10:00 - 12:00	AI Unlocked	Wakefield WX	A FREE event to equip businesses with the knowledge & tools to engage with AI.	Book your free ticket on Eventbrite: AI Unlocked - Wakefield WX
23 October 2025 10:00 - 14:00	Wakefield First Business Support Drop-in Session	Complete Training Wakefield WF2 7JE	Discover more about: Business planning and strategy Access to funding and grants Growth progrommes and initiatives Recruitment, training and apprenticeships Sustainability support and advice	Wakefield Council: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Heart of Yorkshire Education Group: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

November 2025

Date	Activity	Location	Engagement Opportunity	Next steps
6 November 2025 10:00 - 14:00	Wakefield First Business Support Drop-in Session	The Chesney Centre Featherstone WF7 5EW	Discover more about: Business planning and strategy Access to funding and grants Growth progrommes and initiatives Recruitment, training and apprenticeships Sustainability support and advice	Wakefield Council: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Heart of Yorkshire Education Group: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
11 November 2025 9:00 - 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 with Tony Jackson at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
12 November 2025 9:00 - 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 with Tony Jackson at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
13 November 2025 9:00 - 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 with Tony Jackson at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
15 November 2025 10:00 - 12:00	Open Morning	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.
19 November 2025 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.

December 2025

Date	Activity	Location	Engagement Opportunity	Next steps
4 December 2025 10:00 - 14:00/td>	Wakefield First Business Support Drop-in Session	Dimplewell Lodge Horbury & Ossett WF5 8JX	Discover more about: Business planning and strategy Access to funding and grants Growth progrommes and initiatives Recruitment, training and apprenticeships Sustainability support and advice	Wakefield Council: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Heart of Yorkshire Education Group: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
11 December 2025 10:00 - 14:00	Wakefield First Business Support Drop-in Session	Castleford Market WF10 1DG	Discover more about: Business planning and strategy Access to funding and grants Growth progrommes and initiatives Recruitment, training and apprenticeships Sustainability support and advice	Wakefield Council: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Heart of Yorkshire Education Group: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

January 2026

Date	Activity	Location	Engagement Opportunity	Next steps
21 January 2026	Stakeholder Event	Castleford College	-	-

February 2026

Date	Activity	Location	Engagement Opportunity	Next steps
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	Venue to be confirmed.	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	Venue to be confirmed.	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

Date	Activity	Location	Engagement Opportunity	Next steps
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.
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.
26 March 2026 9:30 - 11:30 11:30 - 15:30	Employer Forum inc Reverse Careers Event	Selby College	An Employer forum and Student careers event supported by Keir Mather, Labour MP for Selby & Kippax.	Register your interest to attend and engage with student exhibitions, explore their future career aspirations, and connect with your local MP and teaching teams: contact Debbie Lee - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
27 March 2026 9:30 - 11:30	Employer Forum	Wakefield College	Join us on campus to gain an insight into what your future workforce are studying and how you can engage with them.	Register your interest to attend and engage with our Employer Engagement Team and Teaching teams: contact Debbie Lee - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

May 2026

Date	Activity	Location	Engagement Opportunity	Next steps
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
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 interested in taking part in any of the above events, or 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..

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As an anchor institution in West and North Yorkshire, the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group works with more than 1,300 employers. We are committed to working in a highly collaborative manner with our local and regional industry partners for the benefit of our students and our communities.

We involve employers in everything we do from helping us to understand the changing employment demands and skills needs, to informing our curriculum and the range of provision we deliver. Our work with employers aims to offer the right skills for now and for the future through innovative, relevant courses and qualifications – for the region, for jobs for our learners and for employers.

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