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Student reaches final of international culinary competition

Thursday, 30 March, 2023

A Hospitality and Catering student at Wakefield College has reached the final of the international app-based culinary competition, the CombiGuru Challenge. Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery student Jarret Edwards will travel to Italy for the final on 4th May 2023, where he will prepare a dish from a mystery box of ingredients selected by Unox.

Andrew Barton delivers bespoke workshop at Castleford College

Wednesday, 29 March, 2023

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

Tuesday, 28 March, 2023

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.

Group to deliver free English and Maths courses over Easter

Monday, 27 March, 2023

The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group is inviting the public to take part in free English and Mathematics courses over the Easter break – enabling them to boost their literacy and numeracy skills.

The intensive three-day courses will enable learners to confidently apply these skills to everyday life and work settings, enhancing their prospects in education, training and employment.

The…

Wakefield Children’s University to hold May-Hem event for all!

Tuesday, 14 March, 2023

Wakefield Children’s University will be hosting a free family event at Castleford College on Wednesday 31st May 2023, 10am – 2pm. The May-Hem! open event is an opportunity for CU members and their friends and family to take part in activities provided by Learning Destinations and College tutors, all under one roof! The event is open to all, between the ages of 5-14, and is free to attend.

CU…

Former student reaches SAS: Who Dares Wins final

Wednesday, 08 March, 2023

Former Engineering student of Castleford College, Faye Banks, successfully reached the final of the latest series of SAS: Who Dares Wins. Faye was one of 20 recruits who were put through their paces by the SAS: Who Dares Wins instructors Billy Billingham and his team of directing staff Jason Fox, Rudy Reyes and Chris Oliver.

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…

Yorkshire’s colleges are teaming up to fight new free school proposals

Thursday, 23 February, 2023

Colleges across West Yorkshire are joining forces to oppose controversial plans to open a string of new free schools*. Seven free school applications - two apiece for Leeds and Bradford, one in Keighley, one in Kirklees and one in Wakefield - for new colleges or sixth form colleges have just been lodged with the Department for Education (DfE).

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.

IT specialists help students improve their career prospects

Tuesday, 14 February, 2023

Specialists from Intelligency and Binary Managed Solutions (BMS) recently delivered talks to Information Technology students at Wakefield College as part of its Industry Day.

Eliot Ferrier from Intelligency, a specialist digital intelligence consultancy and Curtis Holt, from BMS, a leader in IT infrastructure and security requirements, delivered presentations about the…