Back in the driving seat for mechanic Anthony
Anthony Walker was at a crossroads when he decided to get his motor industry ambitions back on track. Although he already had some training as…
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‘Back to college’ for North Yorkshire’s High Sheriff
Image by Matt Radcliffe Photography Harrogate College students have been rubbing shoulders with a high profile guest who once stood in their shoes – the…
Praise for a ‘life-changing’ Public Services department
“Keep up the great work!” That was the message from West Yorkshire’s Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime, Alison Lowe OBE, when Leeds City College…
‘Top of the class’ for student satisfaction
University Centre Leeds (UC Leeds) and Leeds Conservatoire* are once again celebrating some outstanding student satisfaction ratings. UC Leeds outscored other local higher education providers…
MP hails Leeds City College’s new teaching facility
MP Hilary Benn (second from right) at the opening of the new teaching block at Leeds City College’s Printworks campus. Matt Radcliffe Photography. Hilary Benn…
Colleges secure funding to boost adult numeracy skills in West Yorkshire
Two West Yorkshire colleges have secured nearly £480,000 to boost adult numeracy skills in the region. Leeds City College and Keighley College, both members of…
‘Net zero by 2035’ – Luminate Education Group launches climate pledge
One of West Yorkshire’s biggest education providers has pledged to become net-zero by 2035. Luminate Education Group, whose members include Leeds City College, Leeds Sixth…
Taking on a canal-sized challenge for a life-saving charity
Photo by David Carruthers A Yorkshire college lecturer is preparing to kayak from Skipton to Leeds to raise funds for a cause close to his…
Yorkshire colleges teaming up to fight new free school proposals
Colleges across West Yorkshire are joining forces to oppose controversial plans to open a string of new free schools. Seven free school applications – two…
West Yorkshire college leaders take their case for extra skills investment to Westminster
Leaders from across West Yorkshire have been speaking with MPs at Westminster as part of a national campaign to bring skills to the forefront of…