Leeds College of Building has furthered its connection to the city through its partnership with the Leeds United Business Club. The long-established institution is reaching out to local supporters, as well as a national audience, through its football sponsorship, appearing throughout every Leeds United home game at Elland Road. Founded in 1960,
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Luminate Education Group welcomes two new principals
Luminate Education Group has welcomed two new principals, Steve Kelly and Danny Wild, to the organisation. Steve took over from Keighley College’s former principal, Heather Whitehead, in September. Mr Kelly, who has worked in the FE sector for 30 years in a number of settings, including colleges, adult and community settings and
Yorkshire business set to donate £50,000 to green initiatives
A Yorkshire businessman is hoping to deliver an early Christmas present to local schools and charities that support the environment. Ian Short, managing director of Morley Glass & Glazing has pledged to donate all the money he receives for recycling glass to good causes – which could amount to £50,000 per
Bradford Manufacturing Weeks 2019 a “huge success”
Organisers and participants of Bradford Manufacturing Weeks 2019 are heralding the initiative a “huge success” as final figures show a 73 per cent increase in manufacturing work experiences were delivered to Bradford school pupils Students from 45 local secondary schools were involved in more than 5,000 manufacturing work experiences provided by
Twinkl honoured for high growth at Sheffield Business Awards
The Sheffield-based educational publisher Twinkl has been named as the ‘High Growth Business of the Year’ at the Sheffield Business Awards. The award recognises significant growth in sales, profit, market share, international trade or people employed. Judges also took into account innovative products or services and business plans for a sustainable
Recruitment firm invests to help raise aspirations in region’s primary schools
Primary school children in Bradford and Leeds will be among the first in the region to receive award winning "Positive Footprints" personal development programmes, thanks to funding from Yorkshire recruitment specialist, The Works Recruitment. Craig Burton, managing director of The Works Recruitment, has announced the firm’s partnership with Positive Footprints and
“Model” apprentice Joe given key role at EYG
A "model" apprentice who has shown an "exemplary" attitude by going the extra mile for colleagues and customers is playing a key role in helping Hull-based EYG serve domestic and commercial customers across the country. Former Kelvin Hall School pupil Joe Gutherless, 19, has established himself as fully-fledged member of the
Role model Horbury Group apprentice commended with an achievement award
A role model apprentice has been commended by his employer and training provider at an award presentation held this term. Sheffield College apprentice Jordan Bew, 21, is completing an apprenticeship with Horbury Group in Rotherham. Now the enthusiastic learner has been presented with an achievement award for being a role model
YNYER LEP York and North Yorkshire career hub review celebration
Schools and Enterprise Advisors from across the York, North Yorkshire and East Riding Enterprise Partnership (YNYER LEP) region gathered to celebrate the successes of being part of the Careers Hub. The Careers Hub model was established in September 2018 by the Careers and Enterprise Company in response to the governments Careers
Education secretary backs “excellent” Bradford Manufacturing Weeks initiative
Secretary of State for Education Gavin Williamson CBE has praised Bradford Manufacturing Weeks as an “excellent” initiative. Commenting as organisers confirm that more than double the number of manufacturers and schools are involved since the inaugural event in 2018, Mr Williamson said: “Following on from last year’s success, I know Bradford