News
Give Construction a Try goes green in 2025
As the construction industry looks to adopt more sustainable practices, Give Construction a Try 2025 showcased the range of green careers available to young people across the Wakefield district.
Home Secretary tours new construction development at Castleford College
Secretary of State for the Home Department and Member of Parliament (MP) for Pontefract, Castleford, Knottingley and Altofts, Rt Hon Yvette Cooper, visited Castleford College last week.
Construction Technical students visit Caddick Construction at Soothill
Wakefield College’s Construction Technical students were invited to explore Caddick Construction’s Soothill site in Batley, West Yorkshire.
Student commended at Youthbuild UK Young Builder of the Year Awards 2024
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.
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.
Group celebrates Construction Students of the Year 2024
The achievements of Construction students from across the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group were acknowledged as part of its Construction Student of the Year Awards.
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.
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.
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.
Construction students complete training with smart home leader
Electrical Installation and Plumbing students at Selby College have recently completed expert installer training with Aico, the European leader in home life safety.
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.
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.