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Our award-winning former student Matthew Bird has returned to College as a Hospitality Coach while he completes his teacher-training course with us.
Matthew’s Willowgate Bistro in Pickering has been named Englands Business Awards North Yorkshire Restaurant of the Year.
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Award-winning former student Matthew returns to College as… Former student Matthew Bird is returning to York College & University Centre as a Hospitality Coach, having just become an award-winning restaurant owner.

Congratulations to Anthony Michaelides, from Delta Hotels by Marriott York, for winning the York College-sponsored Hospitality Apprentice of the Year category at the Hospitality Association York - HAY Awards night.
Anthony (left) is pictured with York College principal and chief executive Ken Merry.

Job vacancies alert! Join our team! 😁

If you're currently looking for work or a new role, we have a wide range of employment opportunities on offer.

Current vacancies include:

⭐Tutor of Brickwork
⭐Tutor of Electrical
⭐Head of Music, Media and Performance and Production
⭐Part Time Variable Hours Learning Support Practitioner

View the full list of current vacancies here ⬇️

https://www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/about/job-vacancies

A big thank you to former Premier League and FIFA international referee Matt Messias, of Matt Messias Impact Leadership Ltd, for delivering an inspirational speech to all College staff ahead of the start to the new academic year tomorrow.
Matt, who has also worked as a school principal and college deputy principal, delivered talks to smaller groups afterwards, too.

Huge congratulations to our Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development student Chevelle Clarke who has been called up to Rugby League Jamaica's national squad.
Chevelle, who also plays for York RLFC Valkyrie where she is sponsored by York College, will travel to the University of North Florida in November for the Reggae Warriors' World Cup qualifiers against Canada and USA.

We can't wait to open our doors tomorrow to welcome all of our new and existing students onto campus!

Our tutors and staff will be on hand to say hello, support you through your first week and beyond, and point you in the right direction if you're feeling a little lost 😊

To refresh your memory of the College building and facilities, click here to view our virtual tour ⬇️

https://www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/about/our-campus

We're looking forward to welcoming those of you coming along to one of our late enrolment drop ins 😁

We'll be enrolling from 9.00am - 3.30pm every day this week, so please come along, say hello and let us get you sorted for your September 2024 start!

For more information on late enrolment, click here ⬇️

https://www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/events-and-news/events/enrolment-2024

Our York School of Art courses can open doors to unbelievable career opportunities.

Former Fine Art Foundation student Tom Sledmore now works all over the world producing murals for clients including Apple, TOYOTA, Booking.com and Monster Energy.

Are you inspired by Tom's story? Then, there's still time to enrol on one of our York School of Art courses for the new academic year. Just head to our website for more information.

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Former Fine Art student Tom now spray paints murals all over the… Studying Illustration and Fine Art at York College was the starting point for a career that has led to Tom Sledmore spray painting awe-inspiring murals…

Congratulations to our former student Mo Fadera on joining York City FC as a professional footballer. Mo completed our Level 2 Diploma in Sport course this summer.

Mo Fadera signs for York City | York City Football Club York City are delighted to confirm the signing of Mo Fadera from Garforth Town. The 19-year-old winger joins Adam Hinshelwood’s squad after impressing on trial, and in the pre-season game played out in July. The youngster netted against York City in pre-season for Garforth Town, after coming on as...

We're thrilled to sponsor the Hospitality Apprentice Award at the HAY Hospitality Awards tonight! These awards celebrate the outstanding individuals who go above and beyond in York's hospitality sector. Best of luck to all the nominees—here's to a fantastic evening of celebrations! 🎉

We are still enrolling for this September, so if you have missed your enrolment slot or are yet to apply, there's still time!

For A Levels, T Levels or Vocational Programmes, late enrolment is from Wednesday 4th September - Friday 13th September, 9.00am - 3.30pm (excluding the weekend).

For all other programmes and levels of study, click here for more information ⬇️

https://www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/events-and-news/events/enrolment-2024

Best of luck to our Pathways Tutor Fliss Else and former student Megen England at the The Press in York Community Pride Awards tonight.
Fliss has been nominated for the Education Hero Award, while Megen and her sister Tia are shortlisted for the Best Community Project Award in recognition of their York Community Prom Dress Borrow initiative, which offers a free loan service for Year 11 students.

Congratulations to Carol Douglas who, at the age of 72, is exhibiting at Yorkshire Sculpture Park just six years after studying one of our York School of Art courses.

Carol was told not to study Art at school and to do a Latin A Level instead!

Were you dissuaded from pursuing an Art education like Carol? Then, there's still time to enrol on one of our York School of Art courses for the new academic year. Just head to our website for more information.

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Carol Douglas, 72, exhibits at Yorkshire Sculpture Park just six… When Carol Douglas was invited to display her art work at Yorkshire Sculpture Park , there was only ever going to be one title for her exhibition.

Just three weeks to go until we celebrate our class of 2024 graduates at York Minster with their friends and family 🎓🎓🎓

To those graduating, we'll see you at The Guildhall York for gowning at your pre-booked slot!

For more information on Graduation 2024, click here ⬇️

https://www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/events-and-news/events/graduation-2

Here at York College University Centre, we offer a range of degree and higher-level courses, offering a mixture of full and part-time programmes designed with your employability in mind.

We still have places available for a 2024 start, in a wide range of subjects. If you haven’t yet secured a place or if your plans have changed, take a look at your options with us⬇️

https://www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/university-centre/clearing-2024

Would you like to learn the skills to become a better manager and leader?

Delegates on our Assertiveness course learn how to use different behaviours to deal confidently with colleagues, managers, suppliers and customers.

If you think this could be for you, take a look at the details here ⬇️

https://www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/study/assertiveness-and-how-to-be-a-better-manager

Are you 19+ and wanting to study, change career, or start a new hobby?

Come to our Adult Advice Afternoon Drop-in (tomorrow) Monday the 2nd of September at 1:00pm till 2.00pm or 5.00pm till 6.00pm.

Register here ⬇️

https://www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/events-and-news/events/adult-advice-afternoon-drop-in

Are you in going into Year 11 at school and considering your options for September 2025?

Come along to our next Open Event to explore our facilities and chat with our knowledgeable tutors and support staff.

🔵8th October 5.30pm - 8.00pm🔵

Book your place here ⬇️

https://ow.ly/Otg550T1RfP

Let's talk transport! 🚌

Have you organised your arrangements for getting to and from College?

If you're travelling on the College bus service, all students returning or starting at College this September will need to purchase a new 2024/25 flexi ticket or annual pass to use this service.

Please visit the transport page of the college website to buy your ticket ⬇️

https://www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/student-life/travel

Adults, It’s not too late!

Wanting to study, change career, or start a new hobby but don’t know which course is right for you?

There is still time to apply and join us this September.

Come to our Adult Advice Afternoon Drop-in on Monday the 2nd of September at 1:00pm till 2.00pm or 5.00pm till 6.00pm.

We hope to see you there!

Register here ⬇️

https://www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/events-and-news/events/adult-advice-afternoon-drop-in

Want to learn more about what it’s like to study a T Level course at York College?

Are you wondering whether the technical-based qualification might be a strong alternative route to A Level study for your first step into Further Education?

Then, hopefully, our T Level Case Study Blog with Leadership & Management students Harrison, Hope and Jakub will prove a valuable and informative guide.

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Follow our T Level trio on their two-year journey – Part 3 Want to learn more about what it’s like to study a T Level course at York College?

Unable to attend your enrolment slot? Don't worry!

If you cannot make your enrolment slot or have not yet applied to the College but would like to join us, please come to one of our enrolment drop-in sessions, details of which can be found here ⬇️

https://www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/events-and-news/events/enrolment-2024

Did you know that you can apply for a bursary if you are studying with us this September?

If your household income is less than £35,000 (before deductions) you may be eligible for support.

Please visit www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/bursary for more information and to apply!

Clearing is now open until 21st October 😁

We offer a wide range of degrees and still have places available if you are yet to enrol onto a degree-level course.

To explore our courses and to learn more about Clearing, click here ⬇️

https://www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/university-centre/clearing-2024

Congratulations to our REACH Award winner Mohammad Omar for passing his Bricklaying course.

Mohammad fled Sudan at the age of 13 in fear of his life and will continue with his Construction studies in September, having also secured a work placement at The Cocoa Works with Lovell Homes and the support of Henry Boot.

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Bricklaying student Mohammad is rebuilding his life after fleeing… Bricklaying student Mohammad Omar is rebuilding his life with the help of York College & University Centre after being forced to flee his family home in…

Calling all aged 19+ 📣

We are now enrolling for September 2024.

Every year at York College & University Centre, we welcome a large and diverse cohort of adult learners who study on a wide range of courses, covering various subjects at different levels, from short courses to university-level study.

What's more, achieving a qualification with us as an adult could be much more affordable than you think and you may be eligible for a partially or fully funded course based on income, age and previous qualifications attained.

Check out our video for more information...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yE_rK5l5wdE

Great to see our inspirational 84-year-old art student Heather making headlines for the BBC...

York: Student discovers artistic talent aged 84 Former teacher Heather Monaghan has just completed the first year of a college course in her 80s.

York College celebrated the achievements of our students on GSCE Results Day this morning.

We would also like to congratulate students from the city and surrounding area on their success and look forward to welcoming many of you on Campus in September.

For anybody who did not get the results they wanted, our message would be "Do not worry". At York College, we believe we have "something for everyone" regardless of their GCSE results this summer or starting point.

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York College & University Centre celebrates GCSE Results Day 2024 York College & University Centre has been celebrating GSCE Results Day and would like to congratulate all students from across the city and surrounding…