Trailblazer Inclusive Employment Training : Free Learning And Development Opportunities
As part of the Get Britain Working Economic Inactivity Trailblazer, North Yorkshire Council are pleased to be able to offer a range of free learning and development opportunities to employers across North Yorkshire. The programme is designed to support organisations in creating more inclusive, supportive and productive workplaces where people can thrive and remain in work.
Feedback from employers gathered during year 1 of the programme, highlighted the value of inclusive workplace cultures in improving wellbeing, retention and workforce participation. To support this, we have developed a programme of learning designed to help organisations create environments where employees feel supported, valued and able to succeed.
In-Person Training
Two face-to-face training sessions will be available as part of the programme, and will be delivered at venues across North Yorkshire. An Employee Wellbeing session will cover personal resilience, wellbeing and mental health, while a dedicated Manager Skills session will equip managers with the knowledge and confidence to create positive workplace cultures and support their teams effectively.
To book a space on the Employee Wellbeing session, for you or a member of your team, follow the links below:
🗓️ Employee Wellbeing - Whitby Tickets, Tuesday, September 29 • 9:30 AM - 3 PM | Eventbrite
🗓️ Employee Wellbeing - Malton & Norton Tickets, Wednesday, October 7 • 9:30 AM - 3 PM | Eventbrite
🗓️ Employee Wellbeing - Sherburn in Elmet Tickets, Wednesday, November 25 • 9:30 AM - 3 PM | Eventbrite
🗓️ Employee Wellbeing - Richmond Tickets, Wednesday, January 13, 2027 • 9:30 AM - 3 PM | Eventbrite
🗓️Employee Wellbeing - Knaresborough Tickets, Tuesday, February 9, 2027 • 9:30 AM - 3 PM | Eventbrite
🗓️ Employee Wellbeing - Skipton Tickets, Tuesday, March 2, 2027 • 9:30 AM - 3 PM | Eventbrite
Dates and locations for the Manager Skills sessions will be announced soon (please follow Business North Yorkshire on Eventbrite to be notified as new events are listed).
Online Learning Package
In addition to the face-to-face training, employers and employees can access a comprehensive online learning package through the Learning Zone. This includes a wide range of courses covering topics such as:
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Neurodiversity awareness
Disability etiquette and inclusive recruitment
Tackling bias and harassment
Cultural awareness and inclusive communication
Building resilience and emotional intelligence
To see a full list of the modules available, or to access the online learning package, organisations can register for a Learning Zone account and activate the Trailblazer learning programme using a dedicated access code – to request the access code, please email business.nyc@northyorks.gov.uk
If you have any questions about the training opportunities available through the Trailblazer programme, please contact the team on business.nyc@northyorks.gov.uk
