Invest in talent

Consider our Free Courses, Employer Functional Skills and HTQ (Higher Technical Qualifications)

You can provide an industry placement for a T Level student, work placement(s) for any of our students or consider hosting a Supported Internship student

Consider hiring an apprentice, or developing current staff members via an HTQ (Higher Technical Qualification) or apprenticeship

Consider hiring an apprentice

Run at Leeds City College (also a member of Luminate Education Group, and a NEBOSH Silver Accredited provider) – we can offer NEBOSH, IOSH and Health & Safety Courses, to meet your needs

Consider developing your skills, or those of your team, via our leadership management courses or one of our professional programmes

Consider our Free Courses, Employer Functional Skills and Multiply

Discover our Green Skills course

Suitable for: current employees, new hires (with our recruitment support)
Levels: equivalent to GCSEs, A Levels, degrees, masters

Apprenticeships offer hands-on learning while in employment. Ideal for those who have identified their ideal career or who want to change industries, they enable current employees to progress and new hires to start in their chosen job role. An apprentice is employed with a salary, undertaking a mixture of practical training at your location, with off-the-job training at our campus or remotely.

Find out about an apprenticeship for your business

Essential information:

• Apprentices will learn from a set of knowledge, skills and behaviours unique to the occupation – known as an Apprenticeship Standard
• An Apprenticeship Standard can be adapted to meet the exact needs of your business. Where possible, we will support you and co-design a curriculum that fits
• For an apprentice to complete their training and begin the role, they will be assessed against the agreed standard
• Apprenticeships can last between one and six years, dependant on the occupation and level
• We will support you in finding new apprentices to join your business, or in offering apprenticeships to existing employees

Apprenticeship benefits for your business:

• Diversify your team and bring in fresh ideas
• Cultivate new talent with more attractive opportunities to progress
• Fill skill gaps and expand your workforce
• Retrain and progress your current team
• Save on training costs – the government will pay for up to 100% of apprenticeship costs (dependent on business size)
• Receive dedicated support from our Business Development team
• Become part of Luminate’s extensive local and regional networks

Suitable for: current employees
Levels: equivalent to A Levels, diplomas, advanced technical certificates

The government’s Free Courses For Jobs scheme enables your current employees to upskill or reskill to a higher-level role with a new qualification, without the training cost or disruption.

Available for adults aged 19 and over, without a Level 3 qualification or above, our courses cover fundamental and specialist areas that will benefit your staff retention and satisfaction while supporting economic, community and business growth.

Learn more about Free Courses

Essential Free Courses information:

• Courses are flexible and fit around existing work commitments, with online, blended learning and part-time options available
• Exams will mostly take place on our campus
• Subject areas include accounting, engineering and manufacturing, creative media, digital and IT, science, health and more
• For employees to be eligible they must earn below £25,000 or not hold a Level 3 qualification (equivalent to A Levels)

Suitable for: current employees
Levels: equivalent to foundation degrees, higher national certificates, higher national diplomas

Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) have been approved against employer-developed standards – also known as Occupational Standards. This results in industry-led qualifications that are focused on occupational and technical knowledge, skills and behaviours suited to a specialist role.

HTQs offer your existing staff members training that could advance them to a particular role, opening up opportunities and progression within your business.

Benefits for your business:

• Support your employees to retrain, improve their existing skills and learn new skills
• Create an environment that promotes learning and development
• Outshine competitors with an attractive employee progression offering
• Address skills shortages within your business
• Expand your business offering
• Reduce outsourcing of specialist skills

Suitable for: current employees
Levels: Vocational Related Qualifications (VRQ), various courses and levels

Our professional development and leadership management courses will provide your employees with internationally recognised qualifications accredited by industry-chartered bodies. Enabling you to fill skills gaps, progress careers and expand your skill offering, these courses are flexible, part-time and adaptable to the needs of existing job roles.

Benefits of professional courses:

• Save on recruitment costs – reduce the need to hire externally
• Retain staff for longer with more opportunities for progression
• Attract new talent with a competitive company learning culture and opportunities
• Gain internal specialised expertise that can benefit your team
• Employees will gain industry-recognised qualifications, contributing to company acclaim
• Study modules are selected by professionals to meet your industry needs

Suitable for: current employees
Levels: entry to management

Health and safety, and compliance is of vital importance to businesses – ensuring that employees are working in a safe way that meets UK regulations. Good practice, as well as in some cases a legal requirement, mandatory training keeps everyone safe at work and helps prevent accidents and incidents. Our extensive course areas include fire safety, environmental management, health and safety management for construction, and occupational health and safety management, and each course can be tailored to your business needs.

We are proud to be a silver accredited NEBOSH training provider with globally recognised health, safety and environmental qualifications.

Benefits of completing your essential training with us:

• Industry-expert teaching – we are a NEBOSH Silver training accredited provider, courses are taught by industry-experienced tutors
• High success rates – in October 2024 100% of our students passed
• We provide dedicated support to ensure successful completion
• Our prices are competitive

Please note NEBOSH and IOSH courses are delivered by Leeds City College – please contact us for more information.

Suitable for: current employees
Levels: entry to management

Health and Safety at work should be paramount for employers. Ensuring the safety, health and wellbeing of employees has a direct impact on staff productivity and retention. We run HABC courses, offering provision that meets your needs as an employer, helps keep you informed and safeguards employee wellbeing.

Choose:

• HABC Award in Emergency First Aid at Work
• HABC Award in First Aid at Work
• HABC Introduction to Mental Health Awareness, Level 2
• HABC Introduction to First Aid for Mental Health, Level 2
• HABC Understanding Mental Health in the Workplace for Managers, Level 3

Please note Health & Safety at Work courses are delivered by Leeds City College – please contact us for more information.

Suitable for: current employees
Levels: entry to Level 2

Functional Skills courses are 12-week, adaptable programmes that will equip your employees with the English and maths skills needed for career progression, proficiency, preparation for becoming an apprentice or confidence in their role.

Our courses start regularly throughout the year and have widely flexible class times with morning, afternoon, evening and online options – perfect for fitting around existing work commitments.

Benefits:

• Fully funded for adults aged 19 and over, who don’t have a Level 2 in English or maths
• Short, part-time programmes mean less workplace impact
• Increase employee loyalty and longevity by investing in skills that benefit both work and life
• Boost employee confidence – increase productivity and passion
• Build community support and interest by investing in essential skills

Suitable for: current employees
Levels: apprenticeships, various qualifications and course Levels 2 to 7

Green Skills courses allow existing employees to develop and train in an area essential to industry sustainability and longevity. From climate change awareness to upcycling and circular economy, these courses, tools and resources explore topics that benefit every sector and industry. Futureproof business, grow your economy, and join a business network looking to sustain you and your community for the long term.

Benefits:

• Gain tools and resources to help your company work towards net zero
• Create a culture of environmental consideration
• Be at the forefront of the green economy
• Increase employee loyalty and longevity with practical solutions to climate change
• Adapt and increase your business sustainability for the future
• Attract new generations and gain community interest
• Attract fresh talent and perspectives
• Inspire and influence peers and the next generation of leaders

Interested in Green Skills? Email us for more information employer@harrogate.ac.uk