Adult Skills Fund
How the Adult Skills Fund can benefit your business
The Adult Skills Fund supports employers and individual learners alike, bridging skills gaps, improving career opportunities and supporting career progression.
Locally, the fund is led by York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority, with a diverse range of courses available across the region. Explore what’s on offer in the link below, with details of courses supplied by our delivery partners.
How much do courses cost?
Courses may be fully or part-funded, dependant on learner eligibility criteria. Please speak to our providers to determine eligibility.
Find out more
Our providers deliver a wide range of both accredited and non-accredited bespoke courses through the Adult Skills Fund.
Visit Adult Skills Fund to see what each provider offers.
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