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Students achievements’ recognised with award ceremonies
Monday, 10 July, 2023
Students from Castleford College and Wakefield College ended the academic year on a high with a number of student award ceremonies. The academic achievements of Animal Care, Automotive & Engineering, Construction, FLEX, Hair & Beauty, Hospitality & Catering and T Level students were recognised as part of the end-of-year award presentations.
Group launches Skills Bootcamp in Carbon Capture and Storage
Thursday, 29 June, 2023
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. Formed in partnership with the Department for Education and the York & North Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership (Y&NY LEP), the Skills Bootcamp in the Principles of Carbon Capture and Storage aims to provide learners with the higher-technical skills and knowledge to operate this climate-saving technology.
Apprentices take on SkillsWeld 2023 National Qualifiers
Tuesday, 27 June, 2023
Fabrication and Welding apprentices at Castleford College showed off their vast welding skills, as they took part in the SkillsWeld 2023 qualifiers. This saw apprentices complete four separate tests covering the three main types of welding processes - gas tungsten arc welding, stick welding and metal insert gas welding.
Student to represent Great Britain in Special Olympics World Games
Wednesday, 14 June, 2023
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.
Brooke was selected for the England Hockey squad following a successful trial day at its national training centre in Berkshire.
Taking place from Saturday 17 June until Sunday 25 June, the Special Olympics World Games…
Travel and Tourism department boosts students’ prospects with industry links
Thursday, 01 June, 2023
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. Zack Hamilton, an Emerging Talent and Careers Officer at Jet 2, recently delivered a talk to students at the College about Aviation Apprenticeships, as well as how their studies will link in with their future careers.
DFN Project SEARCH students featured on BBC’s The One Show
Friday, 19 May, 2023
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.
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.
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.