All ages, all stages – defending apprenticeships which work for Yorkshire
Degree-level apprenticeships work across many different disciplines because they are employer-led; aimed towards people at all ages and at all stages of life, based on skills gaps and demand. The principle that this kind of education should be widely available needs to be robustly defended, and the benefits that these programmes bring to Yorkshire’s economy and public services should be plainly set out.
Investing in leadership skills is vital for business resilience
As we head into 2024, small businesses across our region, and the country, are facing myriad challenges. Rising costs, recruitment and retention issues, the climate emergency, pressure to achieve net zero and geopolitical uncertainty to name a few.
Business schools have key role to play in growing our economy
As Britain stands on the cusp of potential political change, our nation faces significant economic challenges. With stagnant growth and constrained public finances, the next government – regardless of its political stripe – must prioritise revitalising our economy.