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
UK Small Business Commissioner to launch York Business Festival 2025
York Business School at York St John University is delighted to announce a packed programme of events for York Business Festival 2025. Alongside invited expert speakers and hosts, the Festival is a showcase of the support that York Business School and the wider University offers to local businesses and social enterprises.
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.
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 202510:00 am - 4:30 pmFREE
The Courageous Females Programme (York)
The Courageous Females support programme is for Women in Business (owners or their teams) who want to reach their potential and enjoy higher levels of confidence and resilience. For Women in Business (owners or their teams) who want to reach their potential and enjoy higher levels of confidence and resilience.
16th October 202510:00 am - 4:00 pmFREE
🟢 [FULL] Ecommerce Launchpad: 2-Day Masterclass (York)
One of the biggest blocks to grassroots entrepreneurs when they first tackle building their website is the overload of simultaneously learning the website builder whilst also crafting content, descriptions, finding or producing digital media. Before we start building anything at the launchpad - we first gather and test all the essential parts of our rocket. Sounds simple, because we make sure it is.
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.
Resources
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.
Data Analytics for Smarter Decisions
We recommend bookmarking this page, as all recordings and resources will be added here after each webinar. Data Analytics for Smarter Decisions, is a nine part online workshop series designed to
Webinar Recording: A Grassroots Approach to Thriving Towns
This webinar, funded through the Mayor’s Vibrant and Sustainable High Streets Fund, shares practical tools, inspiring stories, and proven strategies to activate your own high street on small budgets, from the ground up.