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The Construction Site Operative Pilot Training Project

Pilot Filmed for sought after Construction course

ConstructionEngineering Employers
21 October 2021
Graduates outside Selby Abbey

Classes of 2020 and 2021 celebrate their success at higher education Graduation Ceremony

Selby College celebrated the achievements of its 2020 and 2021 Higher Education graduates at its first in-person Graduation Ceremony in two years, held at Selby Abbey on Friday, 15th October.

University Centre
18 October 2021
Student with her A grades

Wakefield College Celebrates A Level Results…

A Level students from Wakefield College’s Sixth Form have demonstrated their hard work and resilience once again after the class of 2021 achieved another strong set of results.

A LevelsA Level Results Day
10 August 2021
Students hugging with their results

Selby College students achieve outstanding pass rates

It’s smiles all around at Selby College as its students celebrate their outstanding grades – securing them places at some of the UK’s top universities and on to prosperous careers.

A Level Results DayA Levels
10 August 2021
Students outside Selby College

College secures first gold medallist at the Intermediate Biology Olympiad Competition

It was another successful year for Selby College’s A Level Biology students at the UK’s prestigious Intermediate Biology Olympiad (IBO) competition – with one student taking home a Gold medal.

Maths & Science A Levels
8 July 2021
The Hut Logo

Students Logo Design Unveiled at The Hut

Back in May, Wakefield College industry partner, ENGIE hosted a virtual project week with their Level 2 and Level 3 Business students.

Business & Management
6 July 2021
Bricklaying student with his tutors

Bricklaying student excels in Skillbuild 2021 competition

Jake Gill, Level 2 Bricklaying student at Selby College, has successfully reached the regional qualifiers of the national SkillBuild 2021 competition.

ConstructionEngineering
1 July 2021
T Levels presentation

A T Level Treat for the Wakefield College Team

Yesterday, Wakefield College held a T Levels Team development day for all staff involved in managing and delivering the brand-new T Level qualifications to be introduced from September 2021.

T Levels
24 June 2021
Andrew McConnell, Phil Sayles, Sam Wright and Richard Stiff

Yorkshire colleges announce plans for merger

The Governing Bodies of Selby College and Wakefield College have today announced plans to merge.

Corporate
21 June 2021
Games design poster

Fun and Games at the First Games Careers Week

Last week the Level 3 Games Development Students were treated to the first Games Careers Week at Wakefield College.

Digital Industries
16 June 2021
YPO lorries at Castleford

HGV Truck Donation for Automotive Students

Last week the Automotive department at Castleford College received another vehicle for its highly popular HGV provision kindly donated by Wakefield Council and YPO.

Automotive
2 June 2021
Construction Student Adam on site

Sewell Construction appointed an Industry Partner of Wakefield College

Sewell Construction has been appointed as an Industry Partner of Wakefield College, supporting the next generation of construction workers through the college’s new T Level qualifications starting this September.

ConstructionEngineering
17 May 2021