The Skills Innovation Fund aims to ensure there are opportunities for all – boosting the range of courses available which also meet the needs of the region’s businesses.
An indicative £2.5 million funding across 2024 to 2026 approved in principle.
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Funding
- £2.5 million over two years, from April 25 to March 27.
- A Skills Innovation grant programme open to external organisations. Funding will be available for the delivery of projects focused on innovation, collaboration and capacity building in skills provision across York and North Yorkshire.
- Programme expected to provide a combination of revenue and capital funding for projects. Activity likely to include investing in upgrading equipment and facilities with cutting edge technologies, innovating teaching and learning practices, delivering flexible courses that meet employer needs in priority sectors.
- Equal access across York and North Yorkshire.
Key Outcomes
- Increased numbers of new tutors trained in industry related skills
- Increased numbers of adult learners engaged in training in priority sectors
- Improved teaching facilities
- New flexible courses developed (bitesize/modular/outreach)
- Enhanced capacity and collaboration in the York and North Yorkshire skills provider base
- A strong network of industry relevant training facilities and tutors across York and North Yorkshire, responsive to the needs of learners and businesses
Next Steps
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Development of prospectus
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Ongoing engagement with key stakeholders to determine programme criteria
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Launch prospectus and open to applications
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