IT and Digital Skills training
There is a wide range of training available in IT and digital skills both face-to-face and online, and it is extremely valuable for putting your business in a position to make the most of the opportunities offered by the digital economy. In this section, we highlight specific opportunities we have from the Digital Skills bootcamps available throughout York and North Yorkshire, and the Government’s Made Smarter support programme which offers grants and support to businesses for technology and digitisation.
Develop the IT and digital skills you need
Made Smarter support programme
Wherever you are on your digitalisation journey, you will be able to receive bespoke advice on anything from skills and leadership to innovation strategies.
Digital Skills training for York and North Yorkshire businesses
York & North Yorkshire LEP is investing significant funds from its current DfE Skills Bootcamp grant to support individuals and businesses develop higher level and specialised digital skills
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Strive Live Start-Up Incubator: Expression of Interest
Interested in joining a future cohort of Stive Live Start-Up Incubator? Find out more about the programme below, and register your interest to secure the first places when dates are confirmed.
Christmas crafters urged to check tax rules
People making money from Christmas crafts, seasonal market stalls, or selling festive items are being urged to check if they need to tell HMRC about their earnings. As the festive season approaches, HMRC's Help for Hustles campaign is reminding anyone earning extra income from activities like making Christmas decorations, upcycling furniture for seasonal sales, or running market stalls, that they will need to tell HMRC if they earn more than £1,000.
Steps into Digital: Voucher Scheme
Benefit from a bespoke approach to digital transformation, accessible and manageable to all at any level. Providers will collaborate with business's on a one-to-one basis, delivering tailored support that aligns with specific digital needs and objectives.
Events
18th November 202510:00 am - 4:00 pmFREE
Data & Analytics for Beginners: Day 1
Understand what your website and social media data is really telling you. Ideal for anyone unsure where to start with data. This workshop introduces the basics of Google Analytics and Meta Insights, helping you understand where your traffic comes from, what’s working, and what isn’t. You’ll leave with a simple dashboard and the knowledge to track what matters most.
18th November 202510:00 am - 12:00 pmFREE
Perpetual Motion: Business Start Up Programme
This practical business start-up programme will take you step by step through each of these considerations and provide a series of tools and checklists to help you to make the right decisions with confidence and set your exciting new business venture up for success.
19th November 202510:00 am - 1:00 pmFREE
[FULL] Video & Visual Content Strategy: Sherburn in Elmet
Join us for 🎥 Video & Visual Content Strategy in Sherburn in Elmet on Wednesday 19 November. Bring your brand story to life. Video is the most powerful way to connect with people online — and it doesn’t have to cost a fortune.
Resources
Webinar Series: How to Run a Pop-Up
From pop-up department stores to kitchen takeovers, cool things are popping up and popping off everywhere. In this exciting project, you’ll get to meet some of the teams behind these pop-ups and get their top tips for running a great pop-up.
Webinar Recording: 🟢 Data Protection Essentials
In this engaging and practical webinar series, Privacy Protect Group Ltd will guide you through everything you need to know to build a confident, compliant, and resilient approach to data protection in your business. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your practices, each session is designed to build your understanding step-by-step.
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.