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Interested in Mentoring? There’s Still Time to Get Involved! We are still looking for alumni who want to make a real difference by becoming mentors through the Leeds Trinity Connections, our mentoring scheme. This programme pairs current students with mentors from a wide range of professional backgrounds who can support…

AIA Scholarship Programmes Open for 2026 The Association of International Accountants (AIA) announces the reopening of its scholarship programmes, to support students with strong career aspirations in accountancy or audit to obtain the AIA professional qualification with full financial assistance. Carl Jepson, AIA Director of Sales and Marketing, emphasised, “Our goal is…

Need a hand with ongoing project work in your organisation? Our second-year students  and are ready to help, bringing fresh perspectives, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn. They are required to complete an average of 150 hours of work experience as part of an assessed placement with local organisations, giving them…

*Latest Trends and Insights* – *Green Bonds*: The global green bond market reached a record $500 billion in 2024, with a focus on renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure projects. – *Climate Risk Disclosure*: The Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) has become a widely adopted framework, with over 1,500…

As we wrap up 2025 and look ahead to the new year, we’d like to start by saying a genuine thank you to the Yorkshire Asian Business Association and all its members. Your support, conversations, and engagement this year have meant a great deal to us. It’s been a pleasure…

Why West Yorkshire businesses need business support more than ever A changing landscape for local businesses Businesses across West Yorkshire are facing faster and more complex change, from digital transformation to evolving regulations, making expert guidance essential to stay competitive. Rising costs and skills shortages are also creating pressure on…

New Adult Skills Funding Set to Boost Careers in Construction An award of nearly half a million pounds from the Department for Education is helping Bradford College to support more young adults into the construction sector. Over £994k in Adult Skills Fund money was made available to regional colleges via…

First Bus hops on board with Leeds Playhouse to bring communities together First Bus and Leeds Playhouse are proud to announce a new partnership highlighting their shared commitment to creating meaningful connections across communities, including newcomers to the city. First Bus, which operates across West Yorkshire, is supporting the Playhouse’s pioneering Theatre of Sanctuary programme of work by helping to improve access to creative opportunities – removing transport barriers…

Judges have unveiled that Bradford College is a national finalist in the 2026 Apprenticeship & Training Awards. The College is one of 94 entries on the shortlist for the prestigious annual education awards. An independent panel of expert judges assessed over 650 nominations in total, from employers, training providers, colleges…

These events are fantastic opportunities for students to gain an insight into the world of accountancy and finance. Now in it’s ninth year, this face-to-face, 2-day experience has set many on track for a successful finance career. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about… The different careers in…