Here’s a list of the exciting Trailblazer projects from North Yorkshire Council that are taking place across the county!

Be a Work and Skills Navigator!

If you provide information, advice and guidance to others, North Yorkshire Council’s Navigator programme is for you! In just two 2-hour sessions (online or in person) you’ll gain the tools and skills to confidently guide and signpost people to the help they need to make informed choices about their next steps. You’ll learn about career decision making, explore sources of information on learning and work opportunities and meet CiCi the Careers Chatbot, your virtual career guide.

You’ll also get a FREE tablet and receive a £20 voucher as a thank you for your valuable work.

To find out more and to book your place, email Barbara.Zealley@northyorks.gov.uk.

Book a Life Chat today!

If you or somebody you know is feeling stuck and unsure where to turn, The Skills Team at North Yorkshire Council are here to help. They’re offering Life Chats, a free opportunity to speak to one of the team about your aspirations whether that’s getting in to work, changing jobs, learning, volunteering or your general wellbeing.

Whether you want to chat on the phone or meet in your local coffee shop and chat over a cuppa, it’s all about what works for you!

So far, more than 70 people across the county have had a life chat and feel more positive about their future.

They also have Thrive Packs available, a goodie bag filled with wellbeing activities and practical tools to help you get started on your journey. It’s their way of giving you a boost and showing that small steps can lead to big changes.

To find out more, or to book your Life Chat, visit www.northyorks.gov.uk/skillsprojects.

You choose. Your Future, Your Choice

If somebody you know is aged 16–25 and not in education, training, or work, or worried about dropping out, North Yorkshire Council are here to help. They’re offering one-to-one support from a dedicated Key Worker to build confidence, learn essential skills like CV writing and job searching, and access education, training, and employment opportunities. They’ll help overcome barriers such as mental health or travel challenges and stay with them every step of the way until they’re ready for the next move.

To find out more, email You.Choose@northyorks or call 01609 797 927.

These projects are supported by the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority, using funding from the Department for Work and Pensions’ Get Britain Working Economic Inactivity Trailblazer.

Boost your skills with Multiply!

You may remember Multiply, the innovative project to encourage people to brush up on their maths skills. It’s back and this time it offers the chance to enhance English and digital skills too!

Whether you want to feel more confident with everyday maths, improve your reading and writing, or get comfortable using technology, Multiply is here to help you take the next step.

Why not start with some bite-sized courses and earn a £10 Amazon voucher when you complete your first course?

Visit www.multiplynyorks.com to find a course, send proof of completion to MultiplyTeam@northyorks.gov.uk and we’ll send your voucher.