
Learning toolkit
The learning toolkit helps individuals and businesses access the knowledge they need to progress and grow. Here are local skills resources to help organisations in York and North Yorkshire develop a resilient workforce.
As well as updating the learning toolkit regularly with new opportunities, we can also direct you to providers that can help you and your employees to remain engaged, productive and positive in these difficult times. Please contact us on 01609 797471 or email support@businessinspiredgrowth.com
Learning toolkit resources and courses
Health & wellbeing
- North Yorkshire Adult Learning and Skills Service (ALSS)
The ALSS offer a range of online resources to support wellbeing. You can find more information and keep up to date via its Facebook page or at the North Yorkshire Council adult learning page.
Leadership & management
York & North Yorkshire Growth Hub are running a series of free webinars offering reskilling and upskilling solutions in response to the current challenges impacting business.
- Skills Support for the Workforce delivered by Calderdale College and delivery partners
Skills Support for the Workforce can help your business reach its potential through free qualifications and training for adults in York, North Yorkshire & East Riding. They are continuing to deliver flexibly through-out the lockdown period via online training. SSW can support employed staff who have been furloughed under continuous professional development.
All training delivered through Skills Support for the Workforce is fully funded by the European Union and Educations & Skills Funding Agency with no cost to the employer or participant.
For further information, please complete an enquiry form, call 07872 010 326 or email funding@calderdale.ac.uk
- York College
York College are working to support businesses and staff development. They deliver a range of virtual and online programmes and modules, which can be found at York College. If you don’t see a programme suited to you or your team, get in touch by emailing your enquiry and phone number to businessdevelopment@yorkcollege.ac.uk.
- York Learning
York Learning offer a selection of courses and services which can be delivered remotely to flexible timescales. Do you have furloughed staff? Why not use this time to upskill team members? Do you need new skills as your business adapts? Take a look at York Learning.
- Digital Boost
Digital Boost is a free service to help charities and small businesses get the essential digital skills they need. They match organisations in need with digital experts to offer one to one conversations and practical webinars for free. For more information on the skills needs they can support visit the Digital Boost website.
Retraining
- Quantum Vantage
Quantum Vantage have gone virtual. Take the time to refocus and work on your personal and professional development.
- Government digital learning during lockdown
Adults at home can access online courses in digital and numeracy skills. The Department for Education has released a range of job-related online courses, teaching numeracy, coding and internet skills. The Open University and Google are among the providers. The training is focused on improving skills for online jobs, in the expectation more people will be working remotely. Further information can be found here.
Learn more about support available with York and North Yorkshire Growth Hub – contact us today.
Articles
Meet your High Street Coordinator: Vibrant and Sustainable High Street Fund
If you’re unsure whether your project idea is a good fit for the Vibrant and Sustainable High Streets fund, have any questions or simply need support, please get in touch with your local High Street Coordinator to discuss your proposal.
Innovation Supper – Apply to pitch
After the incredible success of the previous event, we’re thrilled to announce the return of Innovation Supper, and once again, we’re inviting you apply to pitch. If you are interested in your chance to get some great business advice and take away some funding to grow, then please fill in the application and return to us by 4 September 2025.
Local start-up planner business benefits from £500 seed funding thanks to Innovation Supper
Innovation Supper, a unique pitching event by York Business School, Patch York and the York & North Yorkshire Growth Hub, was inspired by a concept first introduced in Detroit in 2010. The winner of the funding was Jasmine Ely, founder of Hummingbird Paper Co, who received the most votes following a standout pitch that showcased her business rooted in local growth. Jasmine drew on her marketing background and recent participation in the Strive Live programme to build a strong foundation for her pitch.
Events
24th June 202510:00 am - 11:30 amFREE
Workplace Trends: The Future of the Office & Generations at Work
An insight into the latest workplace trends, how different generations at work can affect the workspace and how you can help your office thrive in a post-covid world. This session is designed to offer an in-depth look at the latest workplace trends influencing the future of work environments.
25th June 202510:00 am - 11:30 amFREE
Webinar: Vibrant and Sustainable High Streets Fund - Phase 2 Launch
The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority is launching the second phase of the Vibrant and Sustainable High Streets Fund. Join us for this webinar to find out more.
02nd July 202510:00 am - 11:30 amFREE
Webinar: Vibrant and Sustainable High Street Fund - Mastering Grant Applications
In this webinar, targeted at smaller enterprises, Enterprise Cube will share their expertise and some top tips for applying for funding and grants. We’ll then apply this information to a real-life example, in the form of the Vibrant and Sustainable High Street Fund.
Resources
Featured Webinar Playlist: Wellbeing
Learn how to build resilience and communication, create a positive work environment, and support the mental health of both your team and yourself with our free wellbeing webinars playlist.
Webinar Recording: Why does Intellectual Property matter to your business?
This webinar will equip you with the knowledge to leverage IP for competitive advantage, investor attraction, and long-term business growth, ultimately showing you how a strategic approach to IP can be the difference between success and missed opportunities.
Featured Webinar Playlist: Getting Started with Social Media
Don't know where to start with social media? Feeling like you might be missing something? Get instant access to the six-part webinar series delivered by Caroline Wilson of Hot Toddi.