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Selby College student wins regional Sustainability Competition
Selby College student Jacob has claimed the top prize at the Yorkshire regional WorldSkills endorsed Sustainability Action Innovation Challenge, impressing judges with his innovative and impactful CO₂ calculator concept.
Selby College Engineering Tutors Complete Specialist Training with GUNT in Germany
Selby College Engineering Tutors have recently returned from an intensive three-day technical training programme at GUNT in Hamburg, one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of engineering training systems.
College Expands Digital Industries Offering with New Gaming and Web Development Courses
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.
Wakefield College wins award for Women’s Safety Campaign at the Educate North Awards
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.
Yvette Cooper Officially Opens New Construction Building at Castleford College
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.
Group Secures Number One Spot in FE College Achievement Rates in the Region
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 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.