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Student called up for England Rugby League duty

Thursday, 27 April, 2023

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.

Tyler Dupree, who is currently studying Applied Sports Performance, will make his debut for England later this year after been chosen by England Rugby League’s Head Coach Shaun Wane.

Tyler said: “Being…

Group expands its Green Skills offer with new Construction courses

Friday, 21 April, 2023

Addressing the need for green skills in the construction industry, the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group has introduced a brand-new range of part-time courses.

The qualifications are designed to provide adults with the technical skills and capabilities needed to drive forward green technologies, helping the UK transition to net zero by 2050.

As homeowners and developers are increasingly…

Colleges offer adults Free Courses for Jobs

Tuesday, 04 April, 2023

As part of the Government’s Free Courses for Jobs initiative, Wakefield College and Castleford College are offering adults a range of free programmes - enabling them to retrain or upskill in key sectors.