News | Inclusive Growth Leeds

We have chosen to have a spotlight focus on some key areas of the economy so we can adapt activity towards where there is opportunity in the labour market:

Digital and Innovation
Green
Cultural and Creative
Manufacturing and Engineering
Finance

Event

10 May 2023

Yorkshire Sustainability Week 3-7 July 2023

A new festival of events focused on sustainability is coming to Yorkshire.

Yorkshire Sustainability Week is designed to strengthen, inspire and expand our sustainable business community.

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Participants in the short film about inclusive employment

Case Study

28 Apr 2023

Learning Disability in Leeds

There is a hive of activity taking place across the city which is supporting people in Leeds with learning disabilities with skills and employment opportunities…

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Event

28 Apr 2023

Leeds Creative Skills Festival 2023

I'm sure you already know that Leeds is a hive of creativity. We have a thriving arts culture, a growing digital marketing economy, innovative gaming companies, national architecture firms, publishers, museums and galleries as well as craft and design SMEs and freelancers.

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Event

21 Apr 2023

SEND Next choices - getting ready for adult life

first direct arena on Thursday 29th June 2023.

Visitors can book a free ticket 10am-12pm, 1pm-3pm or 4pm-6pm.

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Leeds Digital Careers Fair 26 September, 2-7pm - book your place today

Event

18 Apr 2023

Leeds Digital Careers Fair 2023

We know that Leeds is a thriving digital hub, and we want to spread the word about digital in Leeds and help to grow a diverse and vibrant talent pipeline.

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Event

14 Apr 2023

Leeds Apprenticeship Recruitment Fair 2024

We are delighted to confirm that our very successful Apprenticeship Recruitment Fair will return to the Leeds first direct arena in 2024, kick starting a range of activities being held during National Apprenticeship Week.

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Large crowd at first direct arena exhibition

News

17 Jan 2023

Upcoming events

Active Leeds Corporate Wellbeing Service

Active Leeds has launched a new corporate wellbeing service, in order to support businesses across Leeds create healthier, happier and more resilient workforces.

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