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Securing Phase 2 Of The Glass Works
We have signed a contract with Barnsley Council to deliver Phase 2 of The Glass Works development scheme.
Students to gain invaluable on-site experiences in Barnsley
Following the introduction of T Levels, at the start of the 2019 academic year, we will be providing 45-day work experience placements to students from Barnsley College undertaking a T Level course.
Green project to reduce air pollution at local school
We are helping improve the health of children at Hunter’s Bar Infant School in Sheffield through assisting their #GoGoGreen campaign.
Trainee appointed regional chair for young apprentice ambassadors
Trainee Business and Marketing Assistant Bradley Longford has been appointed as chair of the Young Apprentice Ambassador Network (YAAN) for Yorkshire & Humber (YH), so we sat down with him to find out more.
Two projects shortlisted for Insider Yorkshire Property Awards
The Glass Works and St George’s Hall have both been shortlisted at this year’s Insider Yorkshire Property Awards. The awards celebrate the region’s most innovative and creative projects in the last year.
Continuing to support local supply chain on The Glass Works Phase 2
We are continuing to support the local supply chain with Barnsley Council after appointing Barnsley-based contractor, Billington Structures Ltd, to provide an £11 million structural steel package for Phase 2 of The Glass Works.
Colleagues volunteer at Family Fun Day
Two Trainees volunteered at the annual Family Fun Day held at Hillsborough Sports Arena held on 26 July.
Breaking into the World Record books
On Wednesday 10 July, it was confirmed that Move More Sheffield had set a new Guinness World Record for ‘the most people playing hopscotch simultaneously.
Inspiration Day at The Glass Works
A group of students from Outwood Academy Carlton attended an Inspiration Day at our Barnsley site in June.
Sponsoring the Chatsworth charity walk
We were proud to sponsor The Children’s Hospital Charity’s first charity walk around Chatsworth Estate, held on Sunday.
Providing life-saving equipment
Continuing our community support in Barnsley as part of The Glass Works, we recently provided a life-saving defibrillator device which is now installed at the May Day Green entrance to Barnsley Market.
Year 7 students experience their first taste of careers
Last month, Trainee Technician Joe Briggs attended Astrea Academy Sheffield to take part in a ‘What’s My Line’ style career event to showcase different job roles to students.
Transforming Iveson Primary School
Iveson Primary School has undergone expansion works which have created modern new facilities and increased its capacity by an additional 105 pupils.
