Member News

Barnsley bakery set for future growth following Made Smarter programme

15 February in Member News

White’s Bakery, based in Worsborough Bridge, Barnsley, is set to embark on an exciting new era, with ambitious growth aspirations, following an intensive programme of strategic planning through Made Smarter and training through South Yorkshire Skills Bank. The bakery, which manufactures cookies, mainly for schools, retailers,...

Barnsley Business Woman Nominated for Business Woman of the Year Award

14 February in Member News

Gillian Askew, founder of Go4Growth, a national procurement support business based in Barnsley has been nominated for the coveted Business Woman of the Year Award at the Yorkshire Choice Awards 2023. The Yorkshire Choice Awards are a celebration of independent businesses and individual achievements and contributions...

Free course to help most vulnerable reduce energy costs in cost-of-living crisis

13 February in Member News

Barnsley College has launched a free course to help people learn new skills to save energy and money in response to the cost-of-living crisis. A partnership between the College and Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, the Save Energy Costs course will give targeted support to those in...

Barnsley College celebrates apprenticeship milestone with GXO

09 February in Member News

GXO Logistics, Inc., the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider, is honouring its successful partnership with Barnsley College as it celebrates recruiting 360 apprentices. Working with the College since 2017, GXO has taken on students completing Level 2 apprenticeship programmes allowing them to gain on-the-job experience...