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Group launches Skills Bootcamp in Carbon Capture and Storage
Thursday, 29 June, 2023
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. Formed in partnership with the Department for Education and the York & North Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership (Y&NY LEP), the Skills Bootcamp in the Principles of Carbon Capture and Storage aims to provide learners with the higher-technical skills and knowledge to operate this climate-saving technology.
Apprentices take on SkillsWeld 2023 National Qualifiers
Tuesday, 27 June, 2023
Fabrication and Welding apprentices at Castleford College showed off their vast welding skills, as they took part in the SkillsWeld 2023 qualifiers. This saw apprentices complete four separate tests covering the three main types of welding processes - gas tungsten arc welding, stick welding and metal insert gas welding.
Student to represent Great Britain in Special Olympics World Games
Wednesday, 14 June, 2023
Level 1 Childcare and Early Years student, Brooke Lammas, is gearing up to represent Great Britain in Field Hockey at the Special Olympics World Games 2023, in Berlin.
Brooke was selected for the England Hockey squad following a successful trial day at its national training centre in Berkshire.
Taking place from Saturday 17 June until Sunday 25 June, the Special Olympics World Games…
Travel and Tourism department boosts students’ prospects with industry links
Thursday, 01 June, 2023
The Travel and Tourism department at Wakefield College is enhancing students’ learning with its industry partnerships – enabling them to learn from some of the leading organisations in the sector. Zack Hamilton, an Emerging Talent and Careers Officer at Jet 2, recently delivered a talk to students at the College about Aviation Apprenticeships, as well as how their studies will link in with their future careers.