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Equans supports Multi Skills
Equans supports Multi Skills

Our Multi Skills students from Castleford College attended the Equans site on Flanshaw Lane to support their education and training; the site visit supported insight into construction processes and career job roles.

Construction
25 March, 2024
Students across the district get a taste of careers in Construction
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.

Give Construction a Try, which was held at Castleford College on Wednesday…

Construction
18 March, 2024
Animal Care and Travel & Tourism students depart on their 3-week trip to Fiji!🌴
Animal Care and Travel & Tourism students depart on their 3-week trip to Fiji!🌴

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.

Their exciting excursion began on Saturday 9th March when…

College Life
14 March, 2024
Former student helps Wigan Warriors win 2024 World Club Challenge
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.

Tyler was subbed on in the 18th minute of the game by Wigan Warrior’s Head Coach…

Sport
29 February, 2024
Group wins Yorkshire Learning Providers Award
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.

The Group’s Skills Bootcamp in the Principles of Carbon Capture and Storage programme was presented with…

Engineering
6 February, 2024
Pupils experience Hospitality & Catering department
Pupils experience Hospitality & Catering department

Wakefield College is enabling pupils to build their confidence in the kitchen by hosting a range of cooking demonstrations with local secondary schools.

As part of cookery week, the College’s Hospitality & Catering department delivered culinary sessions with pupils from Rodillian Academy and…

Hospitality & Catering
14 December, 2023