East Riding Of Yorkshire Council Business Support Update - 10th September 2024
The Hull & East Yorkshire Business Awards – nominations close 29th September
The East Riding of Yorkshire Council is proud to be a sponsor of The Hull and East Yorkshire Business Awards 2024 and it would be great to see as many East Riding based businesses nominated as possible and to gain the recognition that you deserve.
There are 12 categories in total and a business can be nominated for as many as appropriate so if your business or a member of staff has gone above and beyond or if you know of another great local business, we encourage you to get involved.
So don’t miss out on the opportunity to make your nominations before they close on 29th September.
For more information and the nomination form visit: https://heybusinessawards.co.uk/categories/
Privacy notice generator tool launched
The ICO has launched a new tool to help sole traders and small organisations create a bespoke privacy notice. The tool includes sections relevant to a range of sectors, including retail, manufacturing, legal, childcare and charities.
Read more about the tool at: https://ico.org.uk/about-the-ico/media-centre/news-and-blogs/2024/08/new-tool-helps-small-businesses-create-privacy-notices/
Energy advice for businesses
With the winter months approaching, energy usage will start to increase for most businesses. OFGEM have advice and guidance on their website for businesses here Energy advice for businesses | Ofgem
East Riding of Yorkshire Council Business support services have help available for businesses to reduce energy usage and CO2 output through free energy audits on suitable business premises and grant support for carbon reduction technology projects. To find out more and to discuss whether your business would be eligible please contact us.
Topic Of The Week
How Supported Internships benefits both businesses and individuals
A Supported Internship is a structured, work-based study programme for 16 to 24-year-olds with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The core aim of a Supported Internship is a substantial work placement, facilitated by the support of an expert job coach, equipping participants with the skills to progress to paid employment.
In an economy where only 4.8% of adults with learning disabilities are employed, Supported Internships offer a crucial pathway to meaningful work for young people with SEND.
Local context
In the East Riding, Supported Internships are offered by several colleges in the area. for young people between the ages of 16 to 24 who have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Working in partnership with both local employers and East Riding of Yorkshire Council departments the aim is to offer diverse opportunities for interns in the East Riding area to gain valuable work experience, develop essential skills, and build confidence in real-world settings, ultimately enhancing their employability and career prospects.
How Supported Internships work
A partnership is formed between an education provider and an employer to match eligible students with available placements. Interns spend the academic year in various job roles within local businesses to learn a breadth of employability skills. Interns and the employer are assisted by job coaches, who provide support within the workplace.
Job coaches are essential to the success of Supported Internships, offering tailored support to the interns to navigate workplace challenges, develop specific skills, and build confidence and for employers, providing guidance on how to effectively integrate and support interns within their team.
With the overall aim to support Interns to graduate as employment-ready young people, prepared to secure their first jobs.
Duration
A Supported Internship lasts between 6 months and 1 year, with most programmes aligned with the academic year with new intake of interns in September.
Funding and wages
Young people on Supported Internships are in full-time education, and their internships are typically unpaid. They are funded through the young person’s EHCP, with additional funding available via Access to Work for work-based costs, which may include job coaching and transport costs.
How Supported Internships help young people with SEND
Many supported internship programmes achieve employment rates of up to 70% for their interns, compared to the national average of employment for adults with a learning disability of only 4.8%.
As well as interns learning a wide range of work-related employability, social and interpersonal skills the programme raises broader career aspirations for young people with SEND, show cases the range of opportunities available in the workforce and supports them in achieving paid employment and becoming confident, independent young adults.
Benefits for business
- New source of diverse talent is brought into the team.
- Disability confidence and awareness increases.
- Leadership and coaching skills are enhanced for those who mentor and manage interns.
- Employee engagement is enhanced as many employees are proud to work for an organisation that supports young people with additional needs.
- Builds connections with the local community.
- Enhances reputation.
If your business is looking to diversify its workforce, why not explore the transformative potential of Supported Internships? Get in touch to find out more and learn how you can make a difference: supported.internships@eastriding.gov.uk, tel: 01482 842009.
For more information on Supported Internships visit the Government information page.
Information about current programmes in the Hull and East Riding area can be found on the Local Offer website.
Events
We have now relaunched our workshop programme for the Autumn with lots available for local businesses in the coming months. For full details and booking links, visit our events calendar here Events | Invest East Yorkshire
Thursday 26th September is Manufacturing Day 2024, to further support local manufacturing businesses, the Made Smarter programme has arranged 2 events specifically aimed at the sector:
Innovation for Manufacturing Businesses
8.30am – 12.30pm, Thursday 26th September, Aura Centre, Hessle
Working with the University of Hull’s ‘Humber Innovation Support Programme’, Made Smarter and HEY Growth Hub will explore “innovation” within the manufacturing sector. This workshop aims to support manufacturing business to explore “innovation”, in terms of either developing new manufacturing processes, or aiding in the removal of technical barriers to developing new innovative products and services.
Book your places here.
Data Management for Manufacturers
2 - 5pm Thursday 26th September, Aura Centre, Hessle
Working with digital technology specialists, this workshop aims to support manufacturing business owners and staff to explore the benefits of generating, storing, displaying, and analysing data arising from their manufacturing process.
The workshop will consider how data could contribute to driving business improvement, including reducing internal costs, generating efficiencies in use of labour and equipment, and increasing productivity. The session will also explore funding streams which might be able to support the implementation of data solutions and equipment.