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National Apprenticeship Week 2024: Celebrating Skills For Life
Monday, 05 February, 2024
It’s National Apprenticeship Week! There’s lots to shout about this National Apprenticeship Week, with a range of activities going on across our three campuses to raise awareness of Apprenticeships and how they can transform lives.
Group shortlisted for three Yorkshire Learning Provider Awards
Thursday, 11 January, 2024
The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group is delighted to announce it has been shortlisted for a number of accolades at the Yorkshire Learning Provider Awards – demonstrating its commitment to meet skills gaps across the region. The Group has been named a finalist for the Award for the Best Adult Education Delivery, which recognises its ability to understand local skills needs and reach areas where education is not always accessible.
Apprentice sets his sights on World Skills UK final
Thursday, 02 November, 2023
A Fabrication and Welding apprentice from Castleford College is putting his welding skills to the test, as he prepares to take part in the World Skills UK SkillsWeld final. Kalum Smart, who is a Fabrication and Welding apprentice with TASCA Tankers Ltd, is one of 10 finalists in the SkillsWeld competition who will be competing for gold, silver or bronze.
Biffa selects Castleford College as its Apprenticeship training provider
Thursday, 21 September, 2023
A new academic year has begun at Castleford College with hundreds of students embarking on their next steps with us, including new apprentices Bailey and Nathan, undertaking their Level 3 Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) Apprenticeships. On hand to launch this new chapter for them were their employers, Biffa, who are keen supporters of the College’s apprenticeship offering.
Heart of Yorkshire Education Group named Apprenticeship Award finalists
Wednesday, 10 May, 2023
The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group is delighted to have been shortlisted for a number of accolades at the West Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards 2023.
Group and Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust hit 100th Apprentice milestone
Monday, 06 March, 2023
The Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust recently welcomed its 100th Apprentice with the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group since August 2022 - demonstrating the significant impact Apprenticeships have in supporting the economy.
Macey Denise Brooks, who is the 100th apprentice, will begin her Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship at the Mid Yorkshire Hospitals…
Castleford College to host industry training roadshow
Tuesday, 14 February, 2023
Castleford College is set to host the next training roadshow of the Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket Association (OESAA), which aims to strengthen the skills of today’s technicians and support the education of the next generation.
Heart of Yorkshire Education Group Apprenticeship Awards winners announced
Friday, 10 February, 2023
The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group marked National Apprenticeship Week 2023 with its Annual Apprenticeship Awards – recognising the exceptional achievements of its apprentices and the contributions of its employer partners.
National Apprenticeship Week 2023
Monday, 06 February, 2023
There’s lots to shout about this National Apprenticeship Week, with a range of activities going on across our three campuses to raise awareness of Apprenticeships and how they can transform lives.
Build the Future in National Apprenticeships Week 2022
Monday, 07 February, 2022
This week Wakefield College is joining in with the 15th annual National Apprenticeship Week 2022 taking place across England celebrating the opportunities that apprenticeships bring.