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Former Student’s Remarkable Journey to the Winter Olympics
Former Wakefield College Sport student, Leon Greenwood, competed in the 2026 Milan Winter Olympics for Team GB in the 4-Man Bobsleigh team.
Give Construction a Try Events Sparks Industry Ambitions
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.
Group announced as a National Digital Insight Hub
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.
New Business and Skills Community Hub opens in Castleford Market for local people and businesses
A brand-new Business and Skills Community Hub has opened in Castleford, offering free business support to the community.
Group celebrates Apprenticeships at annual awards ceremony
In honour of National Apprenticeship Week 2026, the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group hosted its Annual Apprenticeship Awards celebrating apprentices, mentors and employers from across the Group.
College Students of the Year celebrated at annual awards ceremony
The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, formed of Castleford College, Selby College and Wakefield College, celebrated the achievements of its students at its annual Student Awards.
New skills for a new year as adult courses open across the region
The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group has launched a wide range of new adult courses for 2026, giving adults the chance to boost their career prospects, build essential skills or take up a new hobby.
Selby College Art students exhibit sustainable art projects at Selby Abbey
Selby College’s Art & Design students exhibited an array of sustainable fashion and art as part of Up For Yorkshire and Our Zero Selby’s Sustainable Fashion Show at Selby Abbey.
Selby College’s University Centre hosts graduation at Selby Abbey
Over 50 Selby College students studying at the University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group attended their graduation ceremony.
College students become driving force in Wakefield’s first-ever Reclaim the Night campaign
Film, Media & TV students from Wakefield College are taking part in the first-ever Reclaim the Night campaign in Wakefield.
Wakefield College’s University Centre graduation ceremony celebrated at Wakefield Cathedral
The University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group celebrated the achievements of over 100 graduates at the prestigious Graduation Ceremony at Wakefield Cathedral.