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Workforce Development, Skills and Training

There are a number of local organisations that may be able to help your business grow by unlocking the full potential of your employees through training and skills development: 

North Yorkshire Business and Education Partnership

North Yorkshire Business and Education Partnership Ltd (NYBEP), creates and supports partnerships between business and the education sector.

An opportunity to influence your future workforce

NYBEP's aim is to ensure that the skills of young people leaving education match the skills needed by employers, ensuring that they are able to contribute to the local economy and their community.

The advantages for businesses

There are many reasons for businesses to get involved with schools and colleges in the Harrogate District:

• Opportunity to raise your profile within the local community.
• Demonstrate commitment to community involvement - this may be necessary for accreditation under a quality programme.
• Community involvement creates a positive image of your company and can lead to extensive PR coverage, locally, regionally and nationally; NYBEP can work with businesses to arrange this.
• Working with students can help improve your employees' skills such as coaching, leadership, communication, presentation and problem solving.
• Linking with education can also help to promote your brand and encourage usage of your products and services.