The first cohort of learners have taken their places on Wales’s first fully funded Construction Degree Apprenticeships. The students will spend two years at Coleg Cambria’s Bersham Road site in Wrexham before completing a final two years at Wrexham University. Funded by Welsh Government, the qualifications will give them the opportunity to gain pivotal work…
The academic achievements of more than 270 University Centre graduates were acknowledged as part of a prestigious Graduation Ceremony at Wakefield Cathedral, on Wednesday 6th November 2024. Graduates marked the momentous occasion alongside their family and friends, as well as their tutors and support staff from the University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education…
Stoke on Trent College teams and individual staff members were recognised and celebrated as part of their annual College Accolades awards. The ceremony, which took place in the Cauldon campus’ Lifestyle building, brought together over 180 staff from across both campuses with awards on offer in the following six different categories. The Partnership Excellence Award…
To celebrate Number Confidence Week (4-8 November), Stoke on Trent College, in partnership with Stoke-on-Trent City Council, is encouraging adults across the city to access free numeracy courses which will help them stay in control of their finances this festive season. Stoke by Numbers is part of the government’s national programme, Multiply, which is helping…
Novus Gower is proud to announce its first-ever Teaching and Learning Conference, celebrating the remarkable progress in education at HMP and YOI Parc since taking over the education and training contract in December 2022. Novus Gower is a joint venture between not-for-profit social enterprise Novus, the UK’s largest provider of education, training and employability programmes…
Learners on the Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing – Small Animal Practice at Coleg Cambria Northop achieved a 100% pass rate in their first set of exams. Among them were Hannah Williams and Katherine Oldham, who work at practices in North Wales and hope to go on and have careers in a sector where there is…
A significant milestone has been reached at Gower College Swansea’s Gorseinon Campus where a major redevelopment project has officially begun, marking a substantial investment in teaching and learning for all students. Vikki Howells MS, Minister for Further and Higher Education, attended a ground-breaking ceremony to show her support for this transformative initiative. The Minister was…
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. The Young Builder of the Year Awards celebrate the achievements of young people, who despite having to overcome a range of challenges, have succeeded in training…
Former sport student at the University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, Tyler Dupree, has been shortlisted for the Association of College’s Higher Education Student of the Year Award 2024. This comes as Tyler helped lead Wigan Warriors to victory against Hull Kingston Rovers in the Betfred Super League Grand Final at Old…
Wakefield College and YPO have been shortlisted for a Supply Chain Excellence Award, acknowledging the life-changing work experience opportunities they are creating for young adults with learning disabilities or additional educational needs. The Supply Chain Excellence’s Workforce Planning Award recognises efforts to create a future workforce fit for purpose, mitigate the skills and talent shortages,…