1,000 Skills Connect learners Celebrated

From the West Yorkshire Combined Authority: A specialist training programme has provided 1,000 people in West Yorkshire with the skills they need to step into much needed roles in the region, Mayor Tracy Brabin has announced. With courses designed by local employers in sectors such as digital, health and construction,…

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New Chair of West Yorkshire Consortium of Colleges

The West Yorkshire Consortium of Colleges has appointed Nikki Davis, CEO and Principal of Leeds College of Building as its new Chair . In 2022, Nikki was appointed the first ever female CEO and Principal at Leeds College of Building . Nikki, who brings a wealth of experience and knowledge…

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West Yorkshire Colleges secure funding to accelerate digital innovation in education

West Yorkshire Colleges have been successful in securing £6.9 million from the Department for Education to digitise teaching and learning in key sectors. The funding is part of the Local Skills Improvement Fund (LSIF) and will launch a West Yorkshire digital innovation project led by colleges. The project will support…

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Collaboration is key to delivering major skills project

In late 2021, Yorkshire Learning Providers and West Yorkshire Consortium of Colleges secured the Skills Connect contracts, bringing their extensive experience in working with FE and skills funding and organisations to the table. Through their partnership, they aim to provide a more holistic and impactful approach to training and development…

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