Adult Skills Fund:
Bespoke employer-led programmes
Co-funded training designed to close skills gaps and strengthen your workforce for future progression.
We work with organisations across the Tees Valley to build the skills and capability needed to respond to evolving workforce demands and regional skills gaps. Our bespoke, employer-led programmes combine practical learning with real-world application, supporting positive outcomes for both organisations and individuals. With flexible delivery, industry-relevant content, and input from experienced practitioners and subject specialists, we make it easier to invest in your people without disrupting day-to-day operations.
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Up to 90% funded*
*Dependent on eligibility
Flexible delivery to fit around your business
Practical courses in leadership, AI and digital skills
Designed with employers to address regional skills gaps
Delivered by Teesside University in partnership with Tees Valley Combined Authority, the Adult Skills Fund provides short, flexible, bespoke, employer-led courses across areas such as leadership and AI, supporting organisations in both the private and public sectors.
Eligible SMEs can benefit from up to 90% funding, while larger organisations may receive up to 70%, helping to make investment in future-ready workforce capability more accessible and enabling organisations to address skills gaps effectively.
Whether you're looking to embed AI into your operations or develop your next generation of leaders, our programmes focus on addressing real business challenges while delivering measurable impact. From upskilling existing teams and enhancing day-to-day performance to building future leadership capability, learning is designed for immediate application in the workplace from day one.
Register your interest today and find out how these programmes can support your organisation.
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Leadership & Management
A flexible leadership and management programme designed to build confident, capable leaders at every level.
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AI in the Built Environment
A focused programme for anyone in construction and built environment looking to adopt digital tools and AI across projects and asset management.
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AI and Digital Transformation
A practical programme if you are looking to adopt and use AI in day-to-day operations.
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Data Analytics and Machine Learning
A technical programme designed for anyone looking to build advanced data capability and unlock deeper insight from their data.
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Leading with Purpose in Health and Care
A practical leadership programme designed for anyone in the health and care sector looking to strengthen leadership capability, improve team performance and deliver high-quality, person-centred care.
Find out moreEligibility
Delegates must have a Tees Valley postcode to be eligible. The Tees Valley Adult Skills Fund provides up to 90% funding for SMEs and up to 70% for larger organisations, for delegates who meet the required residency criteria.
Delegate expectations
Participants enrolling on the programme are expected to:
Be a Tees Valley resident aged 19+ and meet the relevant legal entitlement requirements
Be looking to retrain, increase their income, or progress in their role by taking on additional responsibilities
Commit to engaging with the programme and completing all required documentation and reporting
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Key dates
Cohorts are expected to start in September 2026 and if undertaken this year all delegates must complete the chosen course in its entirety by August 2027.