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The latest skills, training and employment stories from across Hull, the East Riding and the Humber.
Work Ready: A life-changing opportunity
ECITB's Work Ready programme offers adult learners the opportunity to gain recognised industry skills and accredited qualifications, as well as helping secure employment.
ECITB Scholarships
ECITB Scholarships equip the next generation of engineers with the skills needed for engineering construction projects both for now and the…
Sewell Group granted Royal Award for helping people into work
Hull-headquartered Sewell Group has been honoured with one of the UK’s most prestigious awards for the second time.
Employer forum highlights benefits of prison partnerships
An organisation which was formed to tackle the skills gap in Hull and East Yorkshire explored recruitment opportunities within the region’s…
The Employment Hub - recruitment and employability services for Hull businesses
The Employment Hub provides a comprehensive range of recruitment and employability services to support businesses across the Hull area.
Calling all Employers - DFN Project SEARCH Drop‑In Recruitment Fair
Join the DFN Project SEARCH Drop‑In Recruitment Fair and discover a pipeline of motivated, talented, and work‑ready interns who are eager to…
LSIP looks to the future with feedback on skills challenges
Missed our most recent HEY LSIP Forum? Don't worry you can download the presentations here!
Business leaders urged to promote reading by backing “boots to books”
Business leaders heading to the next LSIP Forum are being urged to bring a book in support of an initiative aimed at helping families in Hul…
Katie to tell skills and training event how passion for people helped her achieve career goals
A manager at one of the region’s top sports and entertainment venues will share some of the lessons of her own 20-year career when she welco…
Young Maritime and Renewables ambassador programme
This inspiring new STEM initiative has been designed for all young people aged 16–19, not just those already focused on marine or renewable…
LSIP Chair meets with care home managers
HEY LSIP followed up on the presentation by Skills for Care at the employer forum in November by joining the latest meeting of the Registere…
Can you spare ten minutes to help us and your organisation?
Don't miss your chance to influence the new Local Skills Improvement Plan for Hull & East Yorkshire.
Event Sign-Up Open! Withernsea High School Careers Evening and Futures Fair
Withernsea High School are delighted to confirm that their Careers Evening and Futures Fair will take place on Thursday, 12th February 2026…
Support through career changes & redundancy
The National Careers Service provides free, up-to-date, impartial information, advice and guidance on careers, skills and your local labour…
New Year New Skills?
Upskill your Team with Government-funded Skills Bootcamps – Places Available for January & February 2026!
LSIP embarks on skills survey in build up to employer forum
The Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce has embarked on a survey of employers as it seeks first hand input to shape the future development of…
Humber and North Yorkshire Apprenticeship Toolkit
The Humber & North Yorkshire Health & Care Partnership is thrilled to announce that the Humber and North Yorkshire Apprenticeship Toolkit ha…
Your chance to influence LSIP 2.0
The Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce is seeking your views to influence the development of the Hull & East Yorkshire Local Skills Improveme…
Skills England unveils 'roadmap' for local jobs training to drive economic growth
New guidance published today will empower local leaders, employers, colleges, independent training providers, and universities to transform…
University launches new Civil Engineering programmes to power the region’s clean energy future
The University of Hull is making a major investment in engineering education and infrastructure, supported by a £2.4 million grant from the…
“Fresh Ideas” event promotes talent pool
Representatives from HEY LSIP joined employers from across the region at Hull University Business School (HUBS) for their latest “Fresh Idea…
Record numbers as construction collaborates to promote skills
Bishop Burton College welcomed crowds from across the construction industry when it hosted the largest gathering in the history of the Found…
Construction sector looks to the future as skills and training partners tour digital academy
A partnership of employers and training providers from across Hull and East Yorkshire took colleagues behind the scenes to see the latest de…
The Recruitables Project - Care Leavers Employer Network Feedback
The Recruitables Project is being led by The Warren in Hull.
Your chance to join the HEY LSIP Board and influence the skills system for our local area!
The Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce, the designated Employer Representative Body for the HEY LSIP, is seeking new members to join its HEY…
Adult Skills Fund (ASF) Recruitment
Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority (HEYCA) is recruiting for the first two key Adult Skills Fund roles.
Latest social care sector and workforce data published
The adult social care sector in England continued to grow in 2024/25, contributing £77.8 billion to the economy.
Professional Consultancy Project 2025/26
Project-based module run by the School of Environmental and Life Sciences, University of Hull
Barclays: Unlocking Opportunities England Apprenticeship Virtual Event
Barclays are hosting a virtual Early Careers event on the11th September 2025.
Book your stand at the Hull and East Riding Apprenticeship Event 2025
Providers and employers with apprenticeship opportunities are now invited to book a stand in the exhibition area. Interactive stands are wel…
Skills Bootcamps in import and export procedures
The Hull and Humber Chamber will be delivering Skills Bootcamps in import and export procedures, documentation and compliance.
Engineering construction workforce in Yorkshire and Humber to grow by almost 40%
New research published reveals that the engineering construction industry (ECI) workforce in Yorkshire and the Humber could increase by 39%…
Rising Real Wages Pile On More Pressure
Responding to the latest labour market data, published by the ONS this morning, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director Public Policy at the British C…
Government joins employers and training providers in praising skills development in Hull and East Yorkshire
The body set up to tackle skills shortages in Hull and East Yorkshire by bringing together employers and training providers has been praised…
The Recruiters Employer Event
The Recruitables team are looking to work with local employers and organisations
Hull College Celebrates Six Educate North Awards Nominations
Students and staff at Hull College are celebrating after the college was shortlisted in six categories at the Educate North Awards 2025
Siemens Gamesa and Hull College to Power the Region’s Renewable Energy Workforce with New Apprenticeship Opportunities
A new wave of apprenticeship opportunities is set to power the future of renewable energy in the Hull and Humber region
Hull College Celebrates Outstanding Achievements at Future Stars Apprenticeship Awards 2025
Hull College proudly celebrated the exceptional talents and achievements of its apprentices last week at the highly anticipated Future Stars…
Hello Future
Last week saw the Prime Minister’s announcement on AI and his commitment to embedding artificial intelligence across sectors to drive a deca…
Hull Supported Internships
Supported internships are structured, work-based programmes for 16 to 24-year-olds with an EHCP (Education Health and Care Plan).
Employers and educators breaking down barriers to improving skills
A partnership which places businesses at the heart of Hull and East Yorkshire’s local skills system focused at its latest event on addressin…
Primary Schools STEM Careers & Skills Engagement Project – Call for support from industry!
UKSTEM Ltd is a Yorkshire-based STEM educational consultancy and resources development business
Hull College Vice Principal Lynette Leith Awarded OBE in New Year’s Honours
Hull College is delighted to announce that Lynette Leith, Vice Principal for Curriculum and Skills, has been awarded an Order of the British…
New teachers needed at Hull College after huge growth
Hull College has launched a major staff recruitment campaign following unprecedented success attracting new students.
FREE Construction Modules across Hull & East Riding
East Riding College (part of TEC Partnership) currently has funding to deliver FREE construction modules to individuals across Hull and the…
Hull and East Yorkshire Skills Partnership showcases exciting skills training for the region
Future skills needs are being developed and implemented across the Hull and East Yorkshire region
Chambers Lead Successful Start to Local Skills Plans
Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIPs) across England “are working and beginning to make positive differences for local employers”
Calling employers wanting to upskill their workforce!
Skills Bootcamps are part of the Government’s Lifetime Skills Guarantee – helping everyone gain skills for life.
LSIP team deliver positive message to Skills Minister
Leaders of the Hull & East Yorkshire Local Skills Improvement Plan (HEY LSIP) shared progress reports with the Skills Minister
Approval granted for the Hull & East Yorkshire Local Skills Improvement Plan
The Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that the Local Skills Improvement plan for Hull & East Yorkshire has been approve…
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