The StepUp programme aims to upskill or reskill individuals in key sectors.
Mayoral Skills Innovation Fund
York, North Yorkshire
October 2025
May 2027
STEP-UP (Skills to Empower People & Unlock Potential) is an innovative skills-based partnership programme designed to help people across York and North Yorkshire gain confidence, develop practical skills, and re-engage with education. In
We are running a brand new Energy Skills course which is an exciting opportunity to learn more about energy. By doing so, participants will learn real-world practical skills that can be used to feel more in control of their own energy use, as well as transferable skills that can be used to support others, or to benefit a community building, organisation or business. The course will be delivered through two group sessions, e-learning, and 1-2-1 support.
The topics covered will be:
- What does your energy bill tell you? Understanding your energy bill and how to find a cheaper tariff
- Where does your money go on energy in your home? Calculating the costs of appliances, smart meters, and identifying easy ways to save
- How energy efficient is your home? Doing a home energy audit
- How may we heat our homes in the future? Understanding new technologies and government policies.
Email Kate: kate@yorkshireenergydoctor.org.uk or call 07738 818391. There will then be a sign-up form to complete together. There is also the option to complete this course without attending a group session. Please note that you can be in or out of work to join the course, you just need to be based in North Yorkshire or York, and be aged 18-64.