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Construction student with his tutors

Student named a finalist in the Youthbuild UK Young Builder of the Year Awards 2024

Recognising his remarkable achievements, Construction student at Castleford College, Alfie Parratt, has been named one of ten finalists at the Youthbuild UK’s Young Builder of the Year Awards 2024.

ConstructionEngineering
24 October 2024
Supply Chain Excellence Awards 2024

Wakefield College and YPO shortlisted for Supply Chain Excellence Award

Wakefield College and YPO have been shortlisted for a Supply Chain Excellence Award, acknowledging the life-changing work experience opportunities they are creating for young adults with learning disabilities or additional educational needs.

Foundation Learning Employers
16 October 2024
Student playing for Wigan Warriors

Student shortlisted for AoC award following Rugby Grand Final win

Former sport student at the University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, Tyler Dupree, has been shortlisted for the Association of College’s Higher Education Student of the Year Award 2024.

Sport University Centre
15 October 2024
Student on a tablet

Group launches mental health service TalkCampus to support adult students

With the rise in mental health problems in adults, the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group has taken an important step to enhance its student support services by launching mental health support platform, TalkCampus.

University Centre
16 September 2024
College students at exhibition

College students launch exhibition with Double TWO at Wakefield Museum

Fashion and Textiles students from Wakefield College have launched an exhibition at Wakefield Museum with British heritage shirt company, Double TWO.

Art, Design & Photography School Leavers
16 September 2024
Principal and Chief Executive Sam Wright with our National Student Survey results

Education Group excels in National Student Survey 2024

The University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group is celebrating another strong set of National Student Survey results, with the Group placing higher than the national average in a range of areas.

CorporateUniversity Centre
21 August 2024

Selby College celebrates outstanding results

Selby College is celebrating the fantastic achievements of its class of 2024, with its A Level programmes achieving an outstanding 99.5% pass rate.

A Level Results DayCorporate
15 August 2024
Performing arts students

Wakefield College's Creative Industries students host end of year shows

In June and July, the Creative Industries department at Wakefield College closed the curtains on another academic year with a series of art shows showcasing the exceptional talent of their acting, musical theatre, art and music provisions.

Art, Design & PhotographyFilm, Media & TelevisionMusicPerforming Arts
8 August 2024
Students with their certificates

College students celebrate achievements with award ceremonies

To mark the end of the academic year, Wakefield College and Castleford College hosted a number of award ceremonies to celebrate their students’ accomplishments over the past year.

Animal CareChildcare, Early Years & Childhood StudiesConstructionEngineeringFoundation LearningHair & Beauty
31 July 2024
Graduates from Children's University

Wakefield Children’s University graduates celebrated

The achievements of Wakefield Children’s University members were celebrated as part of two graduation ceremonies at the Mechanics Theatre, in Wakefield.

Children’s University
25 July 2024
Students with their awards

Hospitality & Catering celebrate the cream of the crop at awards ceremony

Selby College’s Hospitality & Catering Department ended the academic year on a high with a prestigious awards ceremony. Hospitality & Catering students were joined by their loved ones as they celebrated their successes over the past academic year.

Hospitality & Catering
25 July 2024
Student grooming dog

Group boosts adult skills' and job prospects with new courses

The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group is offering adults the opportunity to enhance their skills, retrain or move into employment with its latest range of adult courses.

Green SkillsElectric & Hybrid VehiclesAccess to Higher Education
22 July 2024