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Our three colleges recently came together for a day of friendly sports competition as part of the Group’s first-ever Varsity event.
Wakefield College won the Heart Creative Arts Award at the Educate North Awards for its contributions to Wakefield’s ‘Reclaim the Night’ campaign – a joint women’s safety movement with the local council and community.
Castleford College celebrated a major milestone in its commitment to skills, education and regional growth, as Rt Hon Yvette Cooper, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs and MP for Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley, officially opened the College’s new state-of-the-art construction facility.
Selby College has developed a brand-new suite of gaming and website development courses, designed to equip aspiring creators with the skills, experience and confidence to thrive in the rapidly growing games industry.
The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group has ranked first in Yorkshire & the Humber for student achievement amongst General Further Education Colleges, also securing fifth place nationally.
Former Wakefield College Sport student, Leon Greenwood, competed in the 2026 Milan Winter Olympics for Team GB in the 4-Man Bobsleigh team.
The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group recently held its annual Give Construction A Try (GCAT) event, giving local secondary school pupils the opportunity to explore the wide range of career opportunities available within the construction industry.
The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, which includes Castleford College, Wakefield College and Selby College, has been announced as one of three of the UK’s Digital Insight Hubs – recognising the Group as one of the pioneering institutions for digital transformation in the further education sector.
From Monday 16th March to Friday 20th March the Group is celebrating its Sustainability Week across all three Colleges, seeing students participate in sustainable activities and learning throughout the week.
A brand-new Business and Skills Community Hub has opened in Castleford, offering free business support to the community.