The Skills Support for the Workforce (SSW) Programme is celebrating having upskilled a total of 392 businesses and 1,225 employees across York, North Yorkshire and East Riding since it began in April 2019. The programme has been...
If you’re a hospitality business based in a thriving city centre, it’s only natural that you’re going to come up against a lot of competition. Not only this, but with hospitality being a very busy and faced-paced environment to work...
Nationally, almost one quarter of all businesses temporarily closed or paused trading due to the pandemic in April 2020. This caused the economy in York, North Yorkshire and East Riding to drop by 7.6%,[1] with the Tees Valley region’s...
At Skills Support for the Workforce (SSW), we’ve seen and heard first-hand the struggles that the pandemic has caused small businesses across the York, North Yorkshire and East Riding, and the Tees Valley regions. Some businesses have...
The challenge For small businesses trying to stand out from larger competitors in a crowded marketplace, reputation is key. This rings true for Middlesbrough-based R C Ayres, a construction business that provides building and roofing...
The challenge Having certifications that help you stand out from the crowd is vital for any business looking to keep and attract clients. However, achieving and maintaining these certifications can come at a big cost and can also be...
Following the successful upskilling of employees at hundreds of businesses in York, North Yorkshire and East Riding, the Skills Support for the Workforce (SSW) programme has secured a further £1.2m of funding to support employers to...
Following the successful upskilling of employees at hundreds of businesses in Tees Valley, the Skills Support for the Workforce (SSW) programme has secured a further £3.4m of funding to support employers to empower their staff and turn...
With 3,000 extra jobs predicted in the digital sector in the next six years*, and recent research from DMS Research & Consulting recognising the increasing demand for basic digital skills across all industries, businesses in Tees...
The challenge Starting your own business can be an exciting time, especially when you have a strong passion for what you’re creating. With a desire for more creative freedom, Kim Sandford decided to leave her job as a graphic designer...
The challenge With a passion for supporting mental health and knowing the lengthy waiting lists children faced, Kirsten Antoncich, owner of Positive Progress, had an ambition to scale up her business. After several years working in...
Despite Tees Valley being home to more than 17,000 businesses generating a £13.1bn economy, the area’s business base has been described as under-developed compared to the size of the population. By 2024 there will be 17,000 new jobs...
The challenge Running a business and looking after a family, all under the same roof, is no easy task, but Tracy Burleigh rose to the challenge in 2016 and hasn’t looked back since. Tracy’s first-hand experience of this led to her...
The challenge With 60% of new UK start-ups closing their doors within three years*, starting your own venture and making it a success is extremely difficult, especially if you have little or even no previous business experience. It’s...
York, North Yorkshire & East Riding are tackling the skills shortage. By 2039, over 1/4 will be aged 25 – 49, creating a young and dynamic workforce....
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