About us

We're on hand to support you in breaking down barriers you may face when moving into employment, progressing in your current job, considering your future career path, and developing your work and life skills. Our team of advisors can help you access the support which is right for you. If you're feeling unsure, or a little overwhelmed with where to start in taking the first, or next, steps in your career, we can help you navigate your way.

Our vision

Kirklees Employment and Skills are committed to developing life and work skills for all, enabling better employment opportunities for those who live in Kirklees. We help support businesses to access the workforce they require to grow and succeed. This leads to thriving businesses, an increase in earning potential and in turn an improved quality of life.

Partnerships underpin all we do. We are intelligence-led and use this information to influence regional and national policy. We attract funding into the district and deliver services via those who are best placed to do so, delivering ourselves where appropriate or externally commissioning and empowering where required.

Within our service, we have an extensive range of programmes, all of which can provide you with support depending on your individual needs. Whether you're just starting out, or you're looking to progress, we will direct you to the relevant programme to offer the support best suited to you.

We work with a number of trusted partners who deliver support in a flexible and bespoke manner, to suit your needs and lifestyle, and our team can introduce you to the most suitable team to help.