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Former Student’s Remarkable Journey to the Winter Olympics

31 March 2026
  • Sport

Former Wakefield College Sport student, Leon Greenwood, competed in the 2026 Milan Winter Olympics for Team GB in the 4-Man Bobsleigh team.

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Pupils at Give Construction a Try

Give Construction a Try Events Sparks Industry Ambitions

27 March 2026
  • Construction & Civil Engineering

The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group recently held its annual Give Construction A Try (GCAT) event, giving local secondary school pupils the opportunity to explore the wide range of career opportunities available within the construction industry.

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Group announced as a National Digital Insight Hub

18 March 2026
  • Heart of Yorkshire Education Group

The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, which includes Castleford College, Wakefield College and Selby College, has been announced as one of three of the UK’s Digital Insight Hubs – recognising the Group as one of the pioneering institutions for digital transformation in the further education sector.

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Sustainability Week 2026

17 March 2026
  • Sustainability
  • Heart of Yorkshire Education Group

From Monday 16th March to Friday 20th March the Group is celebrating its Sustainability Week across all three Colleges, seeing students participate in sustainable activities and learning throughout the week. 

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Yvette Cooper MP alongside colleagues from the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, Wakefield First and Wakefield Council.

New Business and Skills Community Hub opens in Castleford Market for local people and businesses

10 March 2026
  • Heart of Yorkshire Education Group

A brand-new Business and Skills Community Hub has opened in Castleford, offering free business support to the community.

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'Give Construction a Try’ – inspiring the next generation of construction industry

04 March 2026
  • Construction & Civil Engineering
  • Castleford College
  • Employers
  • Heart of Yorkshire Education Group

The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group will host its annual Give Construction A Try (GCAT) event on Wednesday 11th March at Castleford College, giving secondary school pupils a taste of the world of construction through a range of interactive workshops.

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Group celebrates Apprenticeships at annual awards ceremony

13 February 2026
  • Apprenticeships
  • Student Success
  • Heart of Yorkshire Education Group

In honour of National Apprenticeship Week 2026, the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group hosted its Annual Apprenticeship Awards celebrating apprentices, mentors and employers from across the Group.

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National Apprenticeship Week 2026

10 February 2026
  • Castleford College
  • Selby College
  • Wakefield College
  • Apprenticeships

National Apprenticeship Week is a fantastic opportunity to highlight the positive impact apprenticeships make to people, businesses and the wider economy.

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College Students of the Year celebrated at annual awards ceremony

18 December 2025
  • Castleford College
  • Selby College
  • Wakefield College

The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, formed of Castleford College, Selby College and Wakefield College, celebrated the achievements of its students at its annual Student Awards.

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New skills for a new year as adult courses open across the region

02 December 2025
  • Adult Learners
  • Heart of Yorkshire Education Group

The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group has launched a wide range of new adult courses for 2026, giving adults the chance to boost their career prospects, build essential skills or take up a new hobby.

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