Employers

Supporting and working with employers across the region.

At the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, we understand that businesses need highly skilled individuals to help them innovate and grow. That is why we offer a range of flexible training and development programmes designed to support your employees’ personal development that are tailored to meet your business needs.

From Apprenticeships in the workplace to part-time Adult courses to Higher Education programmes and Online Learning Courses, we can help you to identify and address your existing and future skills demands.

Forthcoming Free Employer Workshop

72% of business leaders say AI increases productivity. At Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, we’ll show you how to apply AI in practical ways to save time, cut costs and get more from your team.

Join our free, practical 2-hour workshop, designed for employers planning to recruit an apprentice before 31st July 2026.

No technical knowledge is required; this session will:

  • Explain AI in simple, jargon-free terms
  • Demonstrate real business use cases
  • Show how AI can improve efficiency and productivity
  • Explore how AI supports workforce development and apprenticeships
  • Cover risks and safe use
  • Provide practical steps employers can implement immediately

This session is ideal for business owners, employers planning recruitment or exploring workforce development, operational leaders or any team members who are:

  • Responsible for day-to-day operations
  • Looking to improve efficiency or processes
  • Taking on more responsibility or developing their skills

Contact a member of our team to sign up:

Email: apprenticeships@heartofyorkshire.ac.uk
Telephone: 01924 789469

Skills & Training Solutions

Specialist Training

We can help you to identify and address your existing and future skills demands.

Skills Needs Analysis

We can work with you to identify the skills you need to grow your business.

Professional Courses

Qualifications awarded by business and professional organisations.

Employment Solutions

Apprenticeships

Support your organisation in developing industry relevant knowledge, skills and behaviours, for now and in the future.

Work/Industry Placements

Preparing our students for the real world of work is key to their success when they complete their studies.

Pre-employment

In collaboration with our local Job Centres, we create sector specific training for the unemployed.

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Employer Engagement Meetings

We listen to key employers and stakeholders to explore ways in which we should be shaping and amending our curriculum to meet employers' needs.

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Work Experience Visits & Talks

You can offer a site visit, be a guest speaker in the classroom, provide a workshop or even an online activity.

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Careers Fairs

Our Careers Fairs enable employers to meet students who could be potential employees and student can find out more about potential careers.

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Awards Sponsorships

We hold a variety of student award ceremonies throughout the year that businesses can get involved in by sponsoring an award, highlighting themselves to high achievers and potential employees.

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Mock Interview Workshops

Mock interview events provide 16-18 year old students with the opportunity to experience professional interviews and receive feedback on their performance.

What Our Partners Say

As an anchor institution in West and North Yorkshire, the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group works with more than 1,300 employers. We are committed to working in a highly collaborative manner with our local and regional industry partners for the benefit of our students and our communities.

We involve employers in everything we do from helping us to understand the changing employment demands and skills needs, to informing our curriculum and the range of provision we deliver. Our work with employers aims to offer the right skills for now and for the future through innovative, relevant courses and qualifications – for the region, for jobs for our learners and for employers.

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Employers Guide