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Student to represent Great Britain in Special Olympics World Games
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.
Travel & Tourism department boosts students’ prospects with industry links
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.
DFN Project SEARCH students featured on BBC’s The One Show
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.
Student called up for England Rugby League duty
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.
Colleges offer adults Free Courses for Jobs
As part of the Government’s Free Courses for Jobs initiative, the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group are offering adults a range of free programmes - enabling them to retrain or upskill in key sectors.
Students wow audience at Eat Your Heart Out Festival
Selby College’s Hospitality and Catering students cooked up a storm at Selby District Council’s Eat Your Heart Out event – demonstrating how to cook low-budget, tasty meals.
Student reaches final of international culinary competition
A Hospitality and Catering student at Wakefield College has reached the final of the international app-based culinary competition, the CombiGuru Challenge.
Apprentice recognised at Selby District Business Awards
Acknowledging some of the District’s most successful and promising individuals, Business Administration Apprentice, Chloe Smith, was presented with a Selby Business Award at its prestigious ceremony.
Andrew Barton delivers bespoke workshop at Castleford College
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
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 and Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust hit 100th Apprentice milestone
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.
College boosts collaboration in construction industry with forum
Selby College hosted its first Employer Forum on Friday 24th February, helping to tackle skills gaps and sector demands in the Construction industry.