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Sustainability Week: Fast Fashion and a Circular Economy

21 March 2024
  • Heart of Yorkshire
  • Sustainability

The past 10 years has witnessed an explosion of consumption, particularly with personal goods such as clothing items. Not only has the amount of clothes we consume risen, but the life cycles of these garments have shrunk dramatically.

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Level 3 Fashion Textiles students from Wakefield College at the Community Foundation Wakefield District shop in Wakefield

Students create sustainable fashion for Community Foundation Wakefield District

19 March 2024
  • Art, Design & Photography
  • Wakefield College
  • Sustainability

Level 3 Fashion Textiles students from Wakefield College have teamed up with Community Foundation Wakefield District to create and help promote sustainable fashion across the district.

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Pupils from Kings High School taking part in Give Construction a Try

Students across the district get a taste of careers in Construction

18 March 2024
  • Construction & Civil Engineering
  • Castleford College

Over 170 pupils from the Wakefield district took part in a wide range of hands-on construction activities as part of Give Construction a Try – giving them insight into the different career paths available within the sector.

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Animal Care and Travel & Tourism students from Wakefield College at London Heathrow Airport

Students embark on Fiji trip with Think Pacific

13 March 2024
  • Animal Care
  • Travel & Tourism
  • Wakefield College

20 students from the Animal Care and Travel & Tourism departments at Wakefield College have joined together to embark on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Fiji, hosted by Think Pacific.

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Faye Banks

SAS: Who Dares Wins finalist delivers talks to students

08 March 2024
  • Engineering
  • Castleford College
  • Selby College

Finalist of the latest series of SAS: Who Dares Wins Faye Banks, recently delivered talks at Selby College about her inspiring journey and prosperous Engineering career

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Children’s University graduation photo

Selby College launches Children's University

05 March 2024
  • Selby College
  • Children’s University

Selby College, part of the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, has launched a Children’s University in Selby to promote extra-curricular learning for young people across the district.

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Wigan Warriors with the World Club Challenge 2024 trophy

Former student helps Wigan Warriors win 2024 World Club Challenge

29 February 2024
  • Sport
  • Wakefield College

Former sport student at the University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, Tyler Dupree, helped lead Wigan Warriors to victory against Penrith Panthers in the World Club Challenge 2024.

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Photo of Rob Charlish, John Stopforth with joint competition winner Jamie and his wall design

Escape Technology hosts wall vinyl competition for Wakefield College students

20 February 2024
  • Digital Industries
  • Wakefield College

Wakefield College has teamed up with Escape Technology to host a wall vinyl competition - giving its Digital Industries students an exciting opportunity to display their artwork across the College.

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Castleford College staff with their cheque for Yorkshire Air Ambulance

College staff ride 400 miles for Yorkshire Air Ambulance

12 February 2024
  • Castleford College

Staff from Castleford College have ridden over 400 miles for Yorkshire Air Ambulance, raising more than £545 for the charity.

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Lorraine Cross and Sam Wright with the YLP award

Group wins Yorkshire Learning Providers Award

06 February 2024
  • Heart of Yorkshire
  • Corporate

The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group has been recognised by the Yorkshire Learning Providers Awards for its efforts in helping the region develop the green skills for future demands.

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