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19 December 2016
Season's Greetings and End of Year Summary
As the end of the year fast approaches, we would like to take this opportunity to wish all of our members and partners a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. 2016 has been a significant year for the Consortium, here we’ve captured a number of key highlights and milestones to…18 October 2016
Norther Powerhouse Minister Praises New Process Manufacturing Centre
Kirklees College declared its Process Manufacturing Centre (PMC) open last week with over 60 project partners, local MPs, apprentices and its main funder, Leeds City Region Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) attending a celebratory event. Hailed as a ‘boost’ to the north by Northern Powerhouse Minister, Andrew Percy, it was awarded…11 October 2016
Calderdale Business Tastes Success With Help From LEP Funding
New Ivory, a successful Elland based food manufacturing business has been given the opportunity to expand thanks to a grant of almost £10,000 from the Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership (LEP) skills service to train its staff, as it takes its next steps towards expansion. New Ivory work with some…25 July 2016
New Chair Appointed for WYCC
Ian Billyard, Principal of Leeds College of Building, has been appointed Chair for WYCC. Ian brings a wealth of further education experience to the Consortium and is an active member of various education and skills groups both locally and nationally. Speaking about his appointment, Ian said: “I am delighted to…13 July 2016
Joint Venture Agreement Unites West Yorkshire Colleges
Colleges in West Yorkshire have signed a Joint Venture Agreement that unites the region’s further education sector. The Agreement, signed at Kirklees College (pictured), symbolises the commitment from FE Colleges in West Yorkshire to work together to fulfil the region’s skills priorities and comes fully supported by the LEP and…24 May 2016
Over £795m Generated Back into the Economy thanks to Calderdale College’s Workplace Learning Project
Over 6,000 businesses and more than 29,000 employees across the North of England have accessed fully funded training thanks to Workplace Learning, creating significant benefits to the economy. Results from an independent evaluation into the £35m project managed by Calderdale College, on behalf of the West Yorkshire Consortium of Colleges,…24 May 2016
Rising to the Challenges of a Dynamic Region
Leeds City College has recently invested in market intelligence through EMSI’s online data tool, Analyst, to better understand its position in the skills market and to inform its five year strategic plan. In order to keep up with the ever changing skills landscape, the college aims to provide its students…12 April 2016
WYCC Delighted to Support Step Up Into Construction Project
Leeds College of Building have been granted over £1million to address the major skills shortages and build talent in the construction industry through the ‘Step Up Into Construction’ project. collaborative partnership This collaborative partnership between West Yorkshire Colleges and key organisations throughout the Leeds City Region will facilitate valuable work…
