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CoLaS Award Winners

Sheffield achievers scoop regional ‘Oscars’ awards

Date published: 25/04/2008

The two individuals, Sohale Yasin and Nuno Da Silva were selected from a total of over 250 nominees and two special awards announced on the night were presented to Kier Sheffield LLP as winner of the Outstanding Achiever (Employer) Award, sponsored by Community Training Services (CTS) and Sheffield Forgemasters as winner of the Clive W Leach Award.


Samantha Hird receiving her award from an Oracle Training Consultants representative with Fearne Cotton

Harrogate learners scoop regional ‘Oscars’ awards

Date published: 25/04/2008

Samantha, who is currently working towards her NVQ Level 3 in Beauty Therapy at Intuitions Ltd and Matthew who recently completed an Apprenticeship in Hospitality and Catering with the North East Chamber of Commerce were selected from over 250 nominees to win the CoLaS Hair and Beauty award sponsored by Oracle Training Consultants and the Retail and Commercial Enterprise award sponsored by Yorkshire and Humberside Assessment Limited.


Stewart Sleight receiving his award from a Yorkshire and the Humber Strategic Health Authority representative with Fearne Cotton

Grimsby learner scoops regional ‘Oscars’ award

Date published: 25/04/2008

Stewart, who is completing a Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care at the Grimsby Institute of Further Education was selected from over 250 nominees to win the CoLaS Health, Public Services and Care Award sponsored by Yorkshire and the Humber Strategic Health Authority.


Sean Dane with Fearne Cotton receiving his award

Determined Rotherham learner scoops regional ‘Oscar’ award

Date published: 25/04/2008

Sean who began his studies with the entry level Skillbase programme at Dearne Valley College in 2001, was selected from over 250 nominees to win the CoLaS ICT award sponsored by Digital 2010. He was recognised for exceptional progress and learning achievements whilst trying to cope with difficulties owing to Asperger’s Syndrome.


Sarah Cobb with Fearne Cotton receiving her award.

Beverley student scoops regional ‘Oscar’ award

Date published: 25/04/2008

Sarah, who began her agricultural studies at Bishop Burton College in Beverley, was selected from over 250 nominees to win the CoLaS Agriculture award to recognise her exceptional progress and learning achievements whilst trying to cope with difficulties with literacy and numeracy.


Darren Lycett with Fearne Cotton receiving his award

Determined trainer from Pontefract scoops regional ‘Oscars’ award

Date published: 25/04/2008

Darren, who has overcome severe health and emotional problems following a heart attack aged just 37, was selected from over 250 nominees to win the CoLaS Construction, Planning and Built Environment award to recognise his exceptional progress and achievements as a trainer.


Ashley Addy receiving his award from a Yorkshire Forward representative with Fearne Cotton

Apprentice Ashley wins awards accolade

Date published: 25/04/2008

A touch of Hollywood glamour was brought to the region by the Celebration of Learning and Skills Awards Yorkshire and the Humber 2008, (CoLaS), when apprentice Ashley Addy of Sowerby Bridge was announced as a winner at the spectacular awards ceremony hosted by presenter Fearne Cotton.


(L-R)Sharon Pickering, Director, Regional Skills Partnership, Sue Sykes, Learning Skills Project Manager, Yorkshire Forward, Carol Reid, Chief Executive, Yorkshire and Humberside Assessment, Steve Holmes, Managing Director, Community Training Services, John Popham, Consultant, Digital 2010

Spotlight on the vital role of skills in the region

Date published: 28/03/2008

Six of Yorkshire and the Humber’s best known organisations are backing the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) Yorkshire and the Humber’s drive to recognise and reward outstanding achievements in learning and skills.


Show stopping - Fearne Cotton

Fearne Cotton to host Yorkshire and the Humber’s skills ‘Oscars’

Date published: 19/03/2008

TV presenter and DJ Fearne Cotton is to host the Celebration of Learning and Skills Awards, CoLaS 2008, the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) announced today.


Show stopping - Fearne Cotton

LSC ‘OSCARS’ NOMINEES ANNOUNCED

Date published: 19/03/2008

Hot on the heels of the Hollywood Oscars, the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) is delighted to announce the shortlist of nominees for the Celebration of Learning and Skills Awards, CoLaS 2008.