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Access to skills

If you run a business in West Yorkshire, we can connect you to the right training and support. From apprenticeships to digital skills and leadership courses, the skills hub is here to help you grow.

Whether you need digital know-how, practical training, or leadership support, there are plenty of opportunities across West Yorkshire. Developing new skills can boost productivity, spark innovation, and open up opportunities for growth. By investing in training and development, your business can stay competitive, adapt to change, and build for the future.

Whatever stage your business is at, new skills can make a big difference.

Support for skills and training 

  • Apprenticeships and early careers - bring in new talent and build your workforce for the future.
  • Apprenticeship levy transfer - transfer your unspent levy funds to a small business and help develop the skills your industry needs.
  • Workforce training - short courses to boost digital, technical and management skills. 
  • Sector support - advice tailored to key industries like manufacturing, health, digital and green skills. 
  • Work with schools and colleges - link with education providers to inspire and prepare young people. 

Not sure where to begin? Use our guides to get started on upskilling your workforce.  

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Connect with Schools and Colleges through the West Yorkshire Careers Portal

Do you want to work more closely with schools and colleges in your community? The West Yorkshire Careers Portal connects your business with opportunities to prepare young people for the world of work.

  • Advertise events and opportunities to schools and colleges
  • Support careers fairs, mock interviews, and workplace visits
  • Showcase your industry and the career opportunities it offers
  • Help build a skilled workforce for the future
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Develop future talent

Are you looking for exciting, ambitious new talent for your business? If your organisation wants to develop future talent, give back to the community, create a positive reputation and support diversity, then we can help.

West Yorkshire's future workforce is rich with untapped youth potential.  Discover how we can help you turn this potential into a real difference by working with schools and colleges, and access our toolkits and resources.

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Can’t find the right local training support?

If you want to find more opportunities available nationally, you can get in touch with the national Business Helpline run by the Department for Business and Trade. 

Email: enquiries@businesssupportservice.co.uk

Phone: 0800 998 1098 

To partner with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, get in touch with us directly.

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