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Apprenticeships

For more information on apprenticeships, download our toolkit.

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Find more apprenticeships resources from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) here.

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Apprenticeship Hub

The Apprenticeship Hub is an online service that provides expert information to help you recruit and upskill staff through apprenticeships.

Our useful online resources will help to guide you through each step of the apprenticeship journey, from recruiting your very first apprentice to accessing funding and incentives to boost your apprenticeships.

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T Levels

T Levels have been designed to prepare students aged 16-18 with the technical skills your business needs now and in the future. They combine classroom studies with an industry placement. The benefits for your business include:

  • Cost effective channel for recruitment.
  • Solution for entry level jobs.
  • Develop young people into your industry/business.
  • Provide extra help with on-site projects.
  • Provide opportunities for existing staff to develop management and mentoring skills.
  • Provide fresh ideas and new perspective.

For more information visit the official gov.uk page or for further employer resources, visit the CIPD’s page on T Levels.

Hear from some of the employers and young people already benefiting from T Level industry placements:

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For more information on these programmes, get in touch and we’ll connect you to the expertise and resources you need.

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Articles

Posted on October 8, 2025 |

Export magic as York business nears 1 million sales milestone

A York-based business owner is set to export 1 million drinks to the US this year and wants more of the region’s businesses to follow in his footsteps. Phil Pinder from the Potions Cauldron will be one of the experts taking part in the export roadshows this month, organised by York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority.  The team will visit venues across two weeks including Tadcaster, Harrogate, Scarborough, York, Catterick and Skipton.

Exports News

Posted on October 8, 2025 |

Business Basics - Directors Loans and Dividends

Often business owners will inject cash into a business where they are a Director. This could be when the business is starting out, or to help with cash flow along the way. But how are these cash injections accounted for, and when can they be withdrawn?

Events

16th October 20259:30 am - 12:15 pmFREE

Export Roadshow: Scarborough

This roadshow is a great opportunity to network with other businesses looking to grow and ask questions of the experts. It will provide you with helpful advice, routes for support beyond the event, including the UK Export Academy, and information about other funding opportunities. 

In person Exports

Resources

Posted on October 13, 2025 |

Webinar Series: Data Analytics for Smarter Decisions

Data Analytics for Smarter Decisions, is a nine part online workshop series designed to help businesses at every stage of their data journey, from those just starting out to those ready to explore artificial intelligence and compliance. Each session is practical, jargon free and grounded in real business use cases, ensuring participants leave with tools and knowledge they can apply immediately.

Steps into Digital Webinars