About us

Get to know the Yorkshire Apprenticeship Service

Our team

Get to know who's working for you...

Alex Miles

Managing Director of Yorkshire Learning Providers. Thanks to Alex's efforts, the company was able to secure funding from the Department for Education to launch the Yorkshire Apprenticeship Service, a significant accomplishment that will benefit local employers.

Megan Graves

Megan is a key player at Yorkshire Apprenticeship Service, serving as Operations Manager & lead coordinator. Her primary responsibilities include managing support for local businesses and organising employer engagement and events.

Laurie Wood

Laurie is our lead Employer Advisor and aims to support Yorkshire businesses with their skills needs & offer funding advice. Whether you're looking to upskill your current staff or access funding for new hires, Laurie is here to help.

Kelly Townend

Kelly is our Health & Social Care expert and is currently leading on another project to increase the uptake of H&SC roles in West Yorkshire. She is also very knowledgeable on health and social care apprenticeships and upskilling pathways.

Zeba Taj

Meet Zeba, our highly-knowledgeable Careers Advisor who represents the Yorkshire Apprenticeship Service in schools and colleges. Zeba is passionate about helping young people make informed decisions about their future careers.

Harrison Garner

Harrison is YAS/YLP's very own apprentice! He is studying his Business Administration Level 3 apprenticeship and is our data expert!

We are working in collaboration with the York, North Yorkshire & East Riding Apprenticeship Hub to ensure every area of Yorkshire receives our services and support.

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Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agencies

Flexi-job apprenticeship agencies recruit and employ apprentices and arrange placements with a variety of host businesses for the duration of an apprenticeship.

Anyone looking to become an apprentice through an agency, or businesses interested in hosting apprentices, should contact a flexi-job apprenticeship agency directly.