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Next-gen welders shine at SkillWeld 2025 National Qualifiers
Fabrication & Welding apprentices from Castleford College demonstrated their technical talent during the SkillWeld 2025 National Qualifiers.
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.
Local Skills Improvement Fund partners join forces to meet skills gaps
Colleges, along with West and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce, Council Adult Education Services and Universities, have been working in partnership to implement the Local Skills Improvement Plan for York and North Yorkshire.
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.
Group launches Skills Bootcamp in Carbon Capture and Storage
In response to the rising demand for green skills, the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group has launched a first-of-its-kind Skills Bootcamp in the Principles of Carbon Capture and Storage.
Apprentices take on SkillsWeld 2023 National Qualifiers
Fabrication and Welding apprentices at Castleford College showed off their vast welding skills, as they took part in the SkillsWeld 2023 qualifiers.
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.
Engineering Apprentice prepares for WorldSkills UK final
An Engineering Apprentice at Castleford College has been announced as a finalist in the WorldSkills UK 2022 competition.
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.
Selby College and Drax secure funding to support the green workforce of the future
Selby College has secured funding to develop an education programme that will enable the renewable energy company’s employees to develop the skills needed to operate the vital climate saving technologies of the future.
Girl Power! Student secures herself place in WorldSkills UK Final
Wakefield College Engineering student Yasmin Whale has come up trumps after securing a place in the finals of the prestigious WorldSkills UK competition.
