The Challenge

Yorkshire and Humber is improving in terms of a range of education and training participation indicators.

However it remains amongst the lowest of the nine English regions in a number of key areas. A significant number of our young people do not progress into, nor remain in further training, education or employment, and too many lack the aspirations essential for high levels of achievement and employability. To maximise the impact young people have on the economic future of the region, more of them need to achieve high standards of educational attainment, secure high levels of employment, and continue to learn and develop skills throughout their lives. Partners across the region have set themselves the challenge of working together to change and improve this situation - to share and use current resources and good practice more effectively, and to focus on activities to support 14-19 year olds to achieve their potential.

YPEF Services Ltd holds the contract with the Learning and Skills Council to roll-out the ‘Challenge’ programme on behalf of partners and has assigned David Harbourne as the Strategic Lead. YPEF is also leading on the roll-out of the ‘Enterprising Yorkshire – Inspiring Young Minds’ campaign across the region.