Growth Hub Support following your Skills Bootcamp
The York and North Yorkshire Growth Hub would like to offer all businesses involved in Skills Bootcamps further support to help them achieve their growth ambitions. Get in touch or register for our updates by filling in the form on this page.
Who are we?
The York and North Yorkshire Growth Hub, part of the York and North Combined Authority, are passionate about helping businesses of all sizes thrive in our dynamic region. Our team of experienced professionals can provide you with the support and resources you need to succeed. We work closely with our colleagues at City of York Council and North Yorkshire Council to bring you the best local business support has to offer. Learn more about us and meet the full team here.
How can Growth Hub support help?
We have online resources, events, support programmes and 1-1 specialised support in the following areas:
- Budgeting, Tax & Regulation, and funding – including the Made Smarter programme which supports manufacturers to increase their use of technology.
- Sales & Marketing
- Skills & Training
- Starting a business
- Sustainability
- Research and Innovation
Weekly Newsletter
Our weekly newsletter includes developments on all of the above, as well as news stories, changes to legislation, and more. Sign up using the form below.
Meet Adrian
I focus on helping North Yorkshire businesses build a skilled and engaged workforce through 1-1 support on email, over the phone and in person. From workforce development to recruitment and Leadership and Management training, I’m here to address your needs.
With my diverse background including teaching and working with disadvantaged groups, I understand a range of business needs. I’m committed to bridging skills gaps, providing effective solutions, and connecting you with the right training providers.
Together, let’s establish long-term skills development plans, steering clear of short-term fixes. Whether it’s navigating Apprenticeships or simplifying opportunities, I’m here to guide you.
Articles
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
14th November 202510:00 am - 11:30 amFREE
🟡 Steps into Digital: Data Driven Decision Making
Too often, businesses make decisions based on gut feel rather than evidence. This session shows how to close that gap by transforming reports into insights, tracking meaningful KPIs and embedding a culture of data led decision making.
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.
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.