Category: Education

Foxglove in Hull, which supports adults with learning disabilities to live independently, has opened a new activity and training hub called Foxglove Bespoke Care and Support.

Four young people from Hull have started careers in the creative sector as “trailblazers” of a pioneering programme designed to help shape the city’s future arts and culture workforce.

A partnership of employers and training providers from across Hull and East Yorkshire took colleagues behind the scenes to see the latest developments in digital construction tuition at a business which began as a jobbing builder nearly 150 years ago.

In a proud celebration of talent, dedication, and community spirit, KWL, a leading Hull construction and maintenance firm, welcomed 14 new apprentices at this year’s inspiring apprenticeship presentation evening.

As part of its drive to boost skills in the construction industry, Sewell Group has launched a series of new augmented reality career ambassador portraits to inspire young people to think about the careers available to them.

Hull has once again shown the power of community and collaboration on a global stage, as Hull College, Smith + Nephew, Think Mental Health, and Think Cloud came together to officially set a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the most users in a mental health awareness video lesson on World Mental Health Day (Friday 10th October).

The Department for Education Skills Bootcamps initiative provide candidates with the opportunity to develop new skills that employers are looking for, whether it be retraining for a new career or progression within their current role.

A property management company has partnered with Hull Business Training Centre to provide an ambitious teenager with the opportunity to learn from its expert team as she completes her studies alongside an apprenticeship at the company.

Humber Freeport and the Humber Principals Group have announced a key partnership, focused on shaping skills development and employer engagement across the region.

Ideal Heating has once again given students an insight into the breadth of careers available at the company as it celebrated National Manufacturing Day 2025.

Hull College’s Executive Director of Digital Transformation, Deb Millar, has been shortlisted in an impressive three categories at this year’s Women in Tech Excellence Awards, putting Hull and East Yorkshire firmly in the spotlight for digital innovation and leadership.

Ideal Heating is continuing to invest for the future with the latest intake of young talent at its Hull headquarters.

Organisations across the region are joining forces to inspire the area’s future leaders as part of the new Young Humber Ambassadors event which takes place next month.

Alessandro Caruso Architecture & Interiors Ltd (ACA) is proud to announce the opening of the Ferriby Building at South Hunsley School – a new, purpose-built educational facility designed to enhance the learning experience and support the evolving needs of students and staff alike.

Leading engineering specialist Spencer Group is deepening its commitment to developing young talent by building on its successful apprenticeship programme with a new cohort and buddy scheme.

A brand-new £2.5 million teaching facility at South Hunsley School, delivered by local company Helix CMS, in partnership with The Education Alliance Trust (TEAL), has officially been launched following a special opening event on Tuesday 2nd September.

Siemens Mobility and partners have celebrated the success of the first year of a pioneering programme supporting young people with special educational needs and disabilities to enter the world of work. 

Award-winning creative and digital marketing agency Sowden & Sowden is proud to mark 10 years of partnership with Ron Dearing University Technical College (UTC) – a decade of driving student recruitment through standout education marketing campaigns and cutting-edge digital strategy. 

Hull’s employer-led school, Ron Dearing University Technical College (UTC), is celebrating a decade of working closely with many of the region’s leading businesses.

British Steel today announced a new partnership with leading training provider CATCH as it prepares to welcome dozens of new apprentices into its business.

Leading Hull-based business Ideal Heating is celebrating a major milestone in its commitment to inspiring the next generation, thanks to the outstanding fundraising efforts of its apprentices.

Hull’s employer-led school, Ron Dearing University Technical College (UTC), has teamed up with one of the city’s leading businesses to empower the next generation of women as they prepare to take their first steps into the world of work.

CATCH is delighted to announce that it has been awarded Service Provider of the Year at the 2025 Chemical Industries Association (CIA) Awards.

The event explored virtual upgrades for the future of education and workplace training.

Following the opening of the Welding and Pipefitting Hub in September 2024, the next stage of the CATCH expansion programme has been granted planning permission.

The Malt Shovel, a community pub in Hull, is celebrating after donating 270 Easter eggs to the Wheeler Primary School. 

A training organisation which has been turning out young engineers for nearly 60 years reached a fresh milestone in holding its first group-wide awards night to honour the achievements of its latest cohort.

Family-owned Beal Homes has been helping the Easter Bunny spread some magic this spring.

After opening its doors last spring, popular open access operator, Hull Trains, welcomed Councillor Mark Collinson, Lord Mayor of Kingston upon Hull and Admiral of the Humber, to the company’s Learning and Development Academy to experience the facility’s world-class driving simulator and to discuss how the two organisations can work together to continue investing in skills and help the sector grow in the city.

Local primary school, Stepney School, were recently awarded the Honorary Alderman David Gemmell OBE Education Fund to visit The Deep for a self-guided tour and to take part in an educational workshop.

The University of Hull and CATCH have announced plans to collaborate on a series of key opportunities to expand the skills and research landscape in the region.

CATCH is thrilled to announce that on the evening of the 11th March, at a glittering awards ceremony in Liverpool, they became the 2025 Training Provider of the Year.

A company which has launched the engineering careers of thousands of young people has calculated that its apprentices are injecting nearly £1bn into the regional economy every year.

Children at an East Yorkshire village primary school were put through their paces by Hull City players in a special coaching session.

Young people across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire now have access to a new virtual work experience portal designed to help them explore career opportunities, develop key skills, and gain real-world insights into different industries.

Laura Cooper found inspiration after volunteering on a farm during lambing season and the Yorkshire & Humber Institute of Technology was on hand to aid her new career path.

Arco, the UK’s leading safety expert, is partnering with The Safety Superhero Academy, a new social enterprise dedicated to teaching young children about the importance of safety, while promoting STEM careers.

Hull College proudly celebrated the exceptional talents and achievements of its apprentices last week at the highly anticipated Future Stars Apprenticeship Awards 2025.