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Students showcase prototypes in regional final of Premier Farnell Technology Challenge
Each winning team will take to the stage to present to a panel of judges as they showcase the working prototype of a piece of technology that they have developed to meet the brief of helping someone with a physical or sensory impairment.
Read more >>30 Nov 2017
#INLEEDSDAY2017 to launch with support from Northern Powerhouse Minister
#INLEEDSDAY2017, an initiative that aims to support graduate retention across Leeds, has attracted support from Jake Berry, the Northern Powerhouse Minister.
Read more >>27 Nov 2017
The Co-operative Academy Leeds explore Routes into Employment
Year 8 students from The Co-operative Academy of Leeds took part in an interactive Routes into Employment Day with business volunteers from a range of local employers earlier this month.
Read more >>22 Nov 2017
Pontefract pupils Light Up Yorkshire with Northern Powergrid
Five pupils from The Rookeries Carleton Junior & Infant School in Pontefract took centre spot at the Wakefield Light Switch on after winning the ‘Northern Powergrid Light up Yorkshire competition’ to design their own Christmas light which featured in the Wakefield 2017 light display.
Read more >>22 Nov 2017
Strategic appointment to support Make the Grade in South Yorkshire
It is with great excitement that we welcome our most recent addition to the team; Dani Grant has joined us as Partnership Development Manager for South Yorkshire. This is a huge step forward for us and reinforces our strategic commitment to Sheffield and the wider district.
Read more >>17 Nov 2017
92% consider their future careers choices thanks to the Premier Farnell Technology Challenge
We have some great news to share. Feedback from 400 students that are involved in the Premier Farnell Technology Challenge has reported that 92% of students taking part have said that it has raised their awareness of the different types of careers that are available to them.
Read more >>16 Nov 2017
Students and businesses encouraged to 'Make the Grade' in Sheffield
Ahead Partnership will extend our nationwide Make the Grade programme when it launches in Sheffield on 8 November. Calling upon organisations, schools and colleges from the South Yorkshire region to get involved, the Make the Grade programme brings businesses and educators together to give every young person inspiration and ideas, regardless of their background.
Read more >>14 Nov 2017
Outwood Grange Academy students get first taste of Make the Grade
Business volunteers from Arena Group, O2, XPO Logistics and Plexus Law were among the professionals giving Outwood Grange Academy students in Wakefield their first taste of a real interview last month.
Read more >>07 Nov 2017
Girls Can Do It Too launches for second year
Last week saw the launch of Girls Can Do It Too, an exciting project from Land Sec which is set to inspire young women to explore careers in construction for the second year.
Read more >>06 Nov 2017
BUSINESS BLOG: Our experience of being a Make the Grade partner by RBS
NatWest helps customers at all stages in their lives, from opening student accounts, to buying their first home, setting up a business, and saving for retirement. As part of our wider commitment to our communities, we encourage our staff to take part in skills-based volunteering through Make the Grade.
Read more >>02 Nov 2017
