National programmes
Apprenticeships
For more information on apprenticeships, download our toolkit.
Want to know more?
Find more apprenticeships resources from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) here.
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.
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:
For more information on these programmes, get in touch and we’ll connect you to the expertise and resources you need.
Articles
Steps into Digital Program: Expression of Interest
The Steps into Digital Program is launching soon, register your interest using the form below to stay updated with key details and expected launch dates. The SPF funded digital program focusses on strategic, guided steps toward adopting the right digital tools and practices for your business. Emphasising a supportive, paced approach to digital transformation, the program is accessible and manageable to all at any level.
Work with the Growth Hub: LEAD and Steps Into Digital Programmes
The Growth Hub are now planning our programmes of support for local businesses for the year, and are again looking to work with expert providers to deliver this support. These programmes are funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF) Two opportunities to work with the Growth Hub are now being launched:
Making Values Pay: Sustainability and Staff Engagement
What is the real value to sustainability to an organisation? Is it something to pursue or a waste of money? In this article we explore the benefits and risks of getting to grips with sustainability.
Events
07th May 20259:30 am - 11:30 amFREE
HARROGATE: Growth Hub Roadshow
Join us for this unique opportunity to see the available support in action and connect with like-minded individuals in your area.
07th May 202512:00 pm - 3:00 pmFREE
York Retrofit Network
This is the seventh meeting of the York Retrofit Network, which is part of a wider project supported by Innovate UK to create a Retrofit One-Stop-Shop for York. The meetings will occur roughly every two months.
08th May 202510:00 am - 1:00 pmFREE
Harrogate Business Support Drop-In Mornings
Are you thinking of starting your own business, or looking for help to grow your business? Call in to our drop-in mornings hosted at Harrogate Co-Lab and meet the business support specialists from the Growth Manager team and York & North Yorkshire Growth Hub.
Resources
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.
Business Basics Series: Webinar Recordings & Blogs
Delivered by Jo Tomlinson of Business Works UK, these resources provide a guide to key subjects such as bookkeeping, pricing, VAT, company structure, and the responsibilities associated with owning a business.