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Andrew Barton Visit
Monday, 23 May, 2022
TV Hairstylist, Andrew Barton spent the day with our Hairdressing students at Castleford Campus recently.
Sports lecturer called for international duty...
Tuesday, 19 April, 2022
Wakefield College sports lecturer, John Heaton has been called up to support the England Ladies Student Rugby Team after being appointed as their Strength and Conditioning Coach for training sessions and upcoming international fixtures.
Wakefield College wins education award
Wednesday, 13 April, 2022
Wakefield College’s Apprenticeships offer has been recognised at a glittering awards ceremony. The College scooped the Excellence in Apprenticeships award at the Educate North Awards 2022.
Selby College and Wakefield College shortlisted in education awards
Wednesday, 23 March, 2022
Both Heart of Yorkshire Education Group Colleges have been named finalists for awards at the prestigious event
Wakefield College students celebrate graduation success.
Monday, 07 March, 2022
Students from the University Centre at Wakefield College celebrated their graduation ceremonies over the weekend.
Selby College and Wakefield College Merge
Tuesday, 01 March, 2022
The launch of the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group today marks a new era of education in Yorkshire
Build the Future in National Apprenticeships Week 2022
Monday, 07 February, 2022
This week Wakefield College is joining in with the 15th annual National Apprenticeship Week 2022 taking place across England celebrating the opportunities that apprenticeships bring.
College volleyball team through to AoC National Finals
Wednesday, 02 February, 2022
Last week seven of our students represented Wakefield College at the AoC Sport, regional Volleyball tournament. After regularly attending the Wednesday afternoon (PEEP) Volleyball session’s the students were selected to go to New College Pontefract to compete against other College teams from the region, including Shipley and John Leggott College. The students who study in a range of areas…
‘Heart of Yorkshire Education Group’ preparing to launch
Wednesday, 19 January, 2022
Following the Secretary of State’s approval, Selby College and Wakefield College are delighted to confirm that their plans to form a new combined group are progressing on schedule, with the merger date confirmed as 1st March 2022.
College star plays for England
Friday, 07 January, 2022
Wakefield College Football Development Programme (FDP) student Owen Kirman was selected for the England Colleges National Football Team last month and made his debut for the national team at St George’s Park, the home of English football.