What the West Yorkshire Consortium of Colleges have been up to recently
Read about West Yorkshire Consortium of Colleges going green
9 March 2023
Unlocking Potential – Collaborative Apprenticeships Event Attracts Hundreds
Shipley College hosted ‘Apprenticeships Unlocked’ last February , welcom ing over 400 prospective apprentices to meet with a mix of employers and training providers from the region. Hosted by Shipley College in Victoria Hall, the event was part of the Collaborative Apprenticeships project which managed by the West Yorkshire Consortium…7 March 2023
"Training is best for business" - Birkwood Training Plant
Wakefield-based Birkwood Plant Training is seeing the positive impacts of training delivered as part of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s Skills Connect funded training. Birkwood Plant has been able to p rovid e opportunities for individuals to upskill their qualifications, such as self-employed labourer Bryn Clark. Bryn attended the Skills…10 February 2023
Why collaboration is key for shaping the skills network of the future
Comments from Claire Williams, Head of Employer Engagement at Calderdale College Calderdale College trains 500 apprentices a year and works with 400 employers annually to help them place apprentices into their businesses. W e talk a lot about the benefits that apprenticeships can bring to those enrolled in them, but…9 February 2023
Leeds City College’s pre-apprenticeship course that supports people into healthcare
The ‘Winter Response’ pre-apprenticeship healthcare course is designed to prepare learners with the knowledge and skills of the healthcare sector in order to be best prepared to enter aligned roles in the industry. The course is being offered as part of WYCC’s Collaborative Apprenticeships project and is fully funded by…8 February 2023
Enhancing the apprenticeship experience at Shipley College
Shipley College has seen amazing results in the provision and completion of Collaborative Apprenticeships, across a number of courses and learners. Nearly 100 apprentices have completed courses to upskill or further their learning, gaining skills to benefit future career opportunities and improve the capabilities of what their respective employers can…7 February 2023
The Green Skills Service opens up for business with breakfast event this February
The West Yorkshire Consortium of Colleges launched The Green Skills Service to an audience of associates in December, at The Yorkshire Sculpture Park. Presenters from WYCC briefed an audience of key stakeholders on the new service that offers courses , events , inspiration and resources to help businesses become more…26 January 2023
‘Green and Future Construction Skills Forum’ with Kirklees College.
Green skills were at the top of the agenda on Friday 20 th January 20 23 at The Brunel Construction Centre – Kirklees College. A forum of local industry employers, colleges, training providers, local authority figures and FE professionals came together to discuss green skills of the future in const…23 January 2023
Calderdale College engages over 80 employers through Collaborative Apprenticeships
Calderdale College has engaged with over 80 employers across Calderdale and the surrounding areas with fully funded* training courses, services and support as it reaches the halfway point of WYCC's Collaborative Apprenticeships project. This includes providing fully funded training to more than 60 participants. Businesses have until September 2023 to…
