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Wakefield College celebrates outstanding results
A Level students from Wakefield College are celebrating after the class of 2023 delivered another strong set of results.
Students get a taste of college life
Students across North and West Yorkshire experienced the vast opportunities Further Education can offer, following a number of successful taster events held by the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group.
DFN Project SEARCH students celebrate their success
The one-year transition to work programme came to a close for the 2022/23 cohort as interns from the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, the Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust, and the ICS, celebrated their completed internship at a number of graduation ceremonies.
Group launches Skills Bootcamp in Carbon Capture and Storage
In response to the rising demand for green skills, the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group has launched a first-of-its-kind Skills Bootcamp in the Principles of Carbon Capture and Storage.
Apprentices take on SkillsWeld 2023 National Qualifiers
Fabrication and Welding apprentices at Castleford College showed off their vast welding skills, as they took part in the SkillsWeld 2023 qualifiers.
Business students fundraise for dog rescue shelters
Selby College Business students have raised more than £650 for local and national dog charities through a number of community fundraising events.
Student to represent Great Britain in Special Olympics World Games
Level 1 Childcare and Early Years student, Brooke Lammas, is gearing up to represent Great Britain in Field Hockey at the Special Olympics World Games 2023, in Berlin.
Travel & Tourism department boosts students’ prospects with industry links
The Travel and Tourism department at Wakefield College is enhancing students’ learning with its industry partnerships – enabling them to learn from some of the leading organisations in the sector.
DFN Project SEARCH students featured on BBC’s The One Show
Students on the DFN Project SEARCH programme – a partnership between the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group and the Mid Yorkshire NHS Hospitals Trust - recently appeared on BBC’s The One Show, highlighting the impact of supported internships for young adults with learning difficulties.
Student called up for England Rugby League duty
A sport student at the University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group has been selected by England to play in the International Rugby League 2023.
Colleges offer adults Free Courses for Jobs
As part of the Government’s Free Courses for Jobs initiative, the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group are offering adults a range of free programmes - enabling them to retrain or upskill in key sectors.
Students wow audience at Eat Your Heart Out Festival
Selby College’s Hospitality and Catering students cooked up a storm at Selby District Council’s Eat Your Heart Out event – demonstrating how to cook low-budget, tasty meals.
Student reaches final of international culinary competition
A Hospitality and Catering student at Wakefield College has reached the final of the international app-based culinary competition, the CombiGuru Challenge.
Apprentice recognised at Selby District Business Awards
Acknowledging some of the District’s most successful and promising individuals, Business Administration Apprentice, Chloe Smith, was presented with a Selby Business Award at its prestigious ceremony.
Andrew Barton delivers bespoke workshop at Castleford College
Celebrity Hairdresser, Andrew Barton, recently held a bespoke masterclass for hair professionals at Castleford College – providing insights into the latest colour and cutting trends.
Wakefield College sponsors Long Division Festival
Wakefield College is pleased to announce it is sponsoring Wakefield’s award-winning music and culture festival, Long Division 2023 – helping to support aspiring and professional artists across the District.