The Work and Skills Interchange offers advice and makes connections for people seeking work, or trying to stay in work. The focus is on supporting people who have significant health conditions and are economically inactive, but this may include people who face other disadvantages in the labour market – such as caring responsibilities, their age, low skills or long-term worklessness.
Employers play a vital role in creating good work opportunities and reducing current and future economic inactivity. With the potential of 100% funding, the interchange supports employers to build their capacity to attract, hire, and retain people, and create inclusive job opportunities.
Launched in March 2026, The Work and Skills Interchange has been developed by York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority, as part of a programme called the Get Britain Working Economic Inactivity Trailblazer, supported by funding from the Department for Work and Pensions.
What's happening
Support is available through dedicated staff and online resources. Advisers and place-based navigators support with the engagement of individuals and businesses. They navigate the complex work, health and skills landscape, reaching into communities to ensure people have access to tailored support to assist with learning, employment and health and wellbeing. Explore the website in the link below to see what help is available to you.
