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6th February 2024

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 …

15th December 2023

Group marks students’ achievements at Annual Awards Ceremony

The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group ended the year on a high as it celebrated its students’ achievements at its Annual Student Awards Ceremony. Held on Tuesday 12th December at Castleford College, 20 awards were presented throughout the evening across …

30th November 2023

Group commended for student experience in Teaching Excellence Framework rating

The University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group has been awarded ‘Silver’ for student experience in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023. Conducted by the Office for Students (OfS), the panel of judges praised the University Centre for …

14th November 2023

Selby College’s University Centre graduates celebrate their success

Almost 90 graduates from Selby College’s University Centre had their academic achievements honoured as part of a Graduation ceremony at Selby Abbey. Taking place on Friday 10th November, graduates were joined by their family and friends, as well as their …

13th November 2023

Group receives Ofsted ‘Good’ grade and ‘Strong’ skills rating

The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group has been praised by Ofsted for its ‘Strong’ contribution to meeting regional and national skills needs, with the Group receiving a ‘Good’ grade for every aspect and overall. 16 Ofsted inspectors carried out a …

7th November 2023

Group launches Construction and Engineering recruitment drive

As part of its plans to grow its Construction and Engineering curriculum in line with industry demands, the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group is recruiting for a number of vacancies in these key areas. The Group has recently seen significant …

29th June 2023

Group launches Skills Bootcamp in Carbon Capture and Storage

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 …

8th March 2023

SAS: Who Dares Wins finalist delivers talks to students

Finalist of the latest series of SAS: Who Dares Wins Faye Banks, recently delivered talks at Selby College about her inspiring journey and prosperous Engineering career. Speaking to both students and staff, Faye shared her experience on the latest series …

6th February 2023

National Apprenticeship Week 2023: Former Apprentice appears on Top Gear

From an Apprenticeship to the racetrack – former Engineering Apprentice Oliver Hall wows Top Gear viewers with his skills. Oliver took part in Top Gear’s latest challenge which saw host Paddy McGuiness train a team of young amateur racers up …

5th January 2023

Students’ achievements celebrated as part of awards ceremony

Selby College started the new year on a high with a prestigious awards ceremony acknowledging the success of its students. Held on Wednesday 4th January, the College’s Student Awards Ceremony was attended by learners and their loved ones, College staff …

4th November 2022

Class of 2022 achievements acknowledged at Graduation Ceremony

Graduates of Selby College celebrated their achievements as part of its Graduation Ceremony, which took place at Selby Abbey, on Friday 4th November 2022. Almost 80 graduates attended the ceremony where they were joined by family and friends, as well …

18th October 2021

Classes of 2020 and 2021 celebrate their success at Higher Education Graduation Ceremony

Selby College celebrated the achievements of its 2020 and 2021 Higher Education graduates at its first in-person Graduation Ceremony in two years, held at Selby Abbey on Friday, 15th October. Students who completed their degree-level programmes at Selby College in …

27th August 2021

Selby College soars in National Survey for its degree-level offering

Results from the latest National Student Survey have revealed Selby College has ranked in the top two Higher Education organisations in Yorkshire for Overall Student Satisfaction. More than 86% of Selby College’s students claimed they were satisfied with the quality …

29th July 2021

Students gain insight into energy industry via National Grid programme

A number of Selby College students have recently taken part in a series of employability workshops delivered by energy giant National Grid and national charity Young Enterprise. Designed to prepare young people for the recruitment process and entering employment, the …

23rd February 2021

Why now is the time for employers to invest in Apprenticeships

Paul Cliff, Assistant Director of Business Development at Selby College, says employer-led apprenticeship programmes will be critical to building back the economy following the pandemic. This comes following the recent publishing of the Department for Education’s ‘Skills for Jobs’ white …

15th October 2020

Drax and Selby College launch five-year partnership

Drax to boost skills and training with five-year Selby College partnership Energy company Drax has reaffirmed its long-standing commitment to skills and training, supporting education across the North with a £180,000 partnership with Selby College. The five-year partnership will enable …

15th September 2020

Siemens Mobility’s first apprentices start at College

Selby College, Siemens Mobility Limited’s training partner for its planned rail facility in Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire, has welcomed its first cohort of apprentices. The 12 apprentices are the first of up to 700 employees who will work at …

13th August 2020

Vocational students shine at College

Results Day: Vocational students shine at Selby College Vocational students shine at Selby College on Results Day, with 13 students achieving Triple Distinction* grades. Selby College is celebrating another fantastic year of results across its 13 vocational subjects, which include …

15th July 2020

College welcomes Chancellor’s Apprenticeship scheme

Selby College welcomes the Chancellor’s new Apprenticeship bonus scheme Selby College has welcomed the Government’s new incentives to help support employers in recruiting apprentices and getting the economy growing again. This comes following Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s announcement last week that …

11th May 2020

Siemens Mobility selects College as training partner

Siemens Mobility selects Selby College as its Goole training partner Siemens Mobility Limited has announced it has chosen Selby College as its training partner for its new rail facility in Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire, which aims to create up …