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Selby College announces Children’s University learning destinations

Selby College has announced a range of Learning Destinations across the district for its recently launched Children’s University.

Children’s University
2 April 2024
Students in workshop

Siemens mobility becomes first Project Search partner

Selby College, which is part of the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, has joined forces with Siemens Mobility and national charity to launch a new supported internship scheme at our Goole Rail Village for young people with a learning disability and/or autism spectrum conditions.

Foundation Learning
27 March 2024
Bricklaying apprentice with his tutor

Apprentice secures 3rd place in bricklayers competition

The Construction department are pleased to announce, Jack Toes, a Year 2 Bricklaying apprentice at Selby College has secured 3rd place in the Guild of Bricklayers Competition.

EngineeringConstruction Apprenticeships
25 March 2024
Student cutting material

Sustainability Week: Fast Fashion and a Circular Economy

The past 10 years has witnessed an explosion of consumption, particularly with personal goods such as clothing items. Not only has the amount of clothes we consume risen, but the life cycles of these garments have shrunk dramatically.

Sustainability
21 March 2024
Fashion Textiles students

Students create sustainable fashion for Community Foundation Wakefield District

Level 3 Fashion Textiles students from Wakefield College have teamed up with Community Foundation Wakefield District to create and help promote sustainable fashion across the district.

Art, Design & Photography Sustainability
19 March 2024
Students learning about construction careers

Students across the district get a taste of careers in Construction

Over 170 pupils from the Wakefield district took part in a wide range of hands-on construction activities as part of Give Construction a Try – giving them insight into the different career paths available within the sector.

ConstructionEngineering
18 March 2024
Animal Care and Travel & Tourism students from Wakefield College in Fiji

Students embark on Fiji trip with Think Pacific

20 students from the Animal Care and Travel & Tourism departments at Wakefield College have joined together to embark on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Fiji, hosted by Think Pacific.

Animal CareTravel & Tourism Residential
13 March 2024
Graduation gowns on chairs

Selby College launches Children's University

Selby College, part of the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, has launched a Children’s University in Selby to promote extra-curricular learning for young people across the district.

Children’s University
5 March 2024
Wigan Warriors celebrating their World Club Challenge win

Former student helps Wigan Warriors win 2024 World Club Challenge

Former sport student at the University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, Tyler Dupree, helped lead Wigan Warriors to victory against Penrith Panthers in the World Club Challenge 2024.

Sport
29 February 2024
Student and tutor with the graphic wall design

Escape Technology hosts wall vinyl competition for Wakefield College students

Wakefield College has teamed up with Escape Technology to host a wall vinyl competition - giving its Digital Industries students an exciting opportunity to display their artwork across the College.

Digital Industries
20 February 2024
Lorraine Cross, Group Executive Director and Sam Wright, Principal and CEO

Group wins Yorkshire Learning Providers Award

The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group has been recognised by the Yorkshire Learning Providers Awards for its efforts in helping the region develop the green skills for future demands.

Peer RecognitionCorporate
6 February 2024
Students with food bank donations

Students support local food bank at Christmas

Selby College students are giving back to those who need it most this Christmas, with numerous donations made to Selby & District Food Bank.

Business & Management
18 December 2023