Education and Training

• A4E - Private sector training business that works with organisations to manage, design and deliver business support, skills development, learning and welfare.



• Bradford College - Information on courses and support to individuals and organisations



• Bradford Training Association Ltd - Bradford Training Association are an employer supported organisation delivering training and education to companies in Engineering and manufacturing



• Bradford University - Details of courses and support to individuals and organisations



• Construction Industry Training Board - Detailed information on careers, grants, support, training, H&S etc for the construction industry



• Leeds City College - Information on courses, news, business support and jobs



• NTI Leeds - Specialist training for creative and digital professionals



• Shipley College - Courses, online learning, business support, education and training



• The Back to Work Company - Services in consultancy, research and training related to social economic and regional development, regeneration and inclusion



• Women’s Learning Partnership - A non-governmental organisation for rights, peace, development supporting women and girls

Funding and Business Support

• ACAS - Arbitration, Conciliation and Advice services



• Advanced Digital Institute - The Advanced Digital Institute (ADI) is an independant research and development institute based in Airedale,West Yorkshire to support the growing and dynamic community of high technology companies in the region and the UK.



• Airedale Enterprise Services (AES) - AES offer support and guidance to new business start-ups as well as IT training and courses to support new businesses



• bfunded - A service designed to help businesses and voluntary organisations find funds to achieve their vision



• bmedi@ - A support network of media, new media and technology companies in Bradford District providing tendering services, training and advertising opportunities



• Bradford Chamber of Commerce - Aims to provide a wide range of business support services



• Bradford Property Forum - Bradford Property Forum provides a voice and business opportunities for organisations involved with the property sector



• Business Link Yorkshire - Provides advice and support on any aspect for small to medium sized businesses



• Buy Bradford - Aims to encourage trading between local companies to stimulate growth and job security in the District



• Department for Trade & Industry Manufacturing Advisory Service Yorkshire & Humber - Aims to help manufacturers access affordable, practical expertise to boost efficiency and productivity



• Electronics Yorkshire - A site to support and assist the growth of electronics by tailored training and technology support and networking



• Government Office Yorkshire & Humber - Working with regional and local partners to help create sustainable communities



• Invest In Bradford - Working to support the delivery of a prosperous district by supporting businesses in funding, advice, property availability and economic data



• Urban Mines - An environmental charity committed to finding innovative solutions for waste materials



• West Yorkshire Manufacturing Excellence Club - A virtual network for advanced engineering and metals cluster with events, seminars and best practice



• Yorkshire & Humber Chambers of Commerce - Information for supporting, representing, serving and promoting businesses in the region



• Yorkshire Company Services - Information on delivery of grant subsidised consultancy to support manufacturing businesses in Yorks and the Humber



• Yorkshire Futures - The regional intelligence network providing information and intelligence to improve decision making for the future

General Information

• Bronte Country, Saltaire & Airedale, Ilkley & Wharfedale visitor guide - Online publication showing the best attractions in the area



• Keighley online - A community and tourist information site for Keighley and District



• Keighley Town Centre Association - The Keighley Town Centre Assosciation exists to improve the viability and vitality of Keighley Town Centre



• The Environment Hub - The Environment Hub is a fast accessible route to a library of quality assured environmental information

Industry Cluster and Sector Brokers

• Advanced Engineering Cluster Broker - Information and advice to the advanced engineering and manufacturing sector



• Health & Social Care (Childcare) Sector - For the provision, support and promotion of care and education for the benefit of children, families and communities

Local and Regional Strategic Partners

• Bradford Metropolitan District Council - For all information and services provided by Bradford Council



• Homes and Communities Agency - The national housing and regeneration agency



• Leeds City Region - The Leeds City Region Partnership brings together the eleven local authorities of Barnsley, Bradford, Calderdale, Craven, Harrogate, Kirklees, Leeds, Selby, Wakefield, York and North Yorkshire County Council to work together toward a common prosperous and



• Manningham Masterplan - The Masterplan for Manningham



• Metro - Provides all information on public transport in West Yorkshire



• Pennine Prospects - Working in and for the South Pennines



• Sustainable Urban Fringes (SURF) - Website for the SURF project

Other links

• Airedale Shopping Centre - information about the shopping centre in Keighley



• Bradford Cycling - CycleBradford has grown out of the work of bSPOKE, the Bradford Cycling Forum, which is itself the result of a series of meetings held by various people and organisations that have an interest in cycling in the Bradford district.



• Dalton Mills - Combining the beauty and tranquility of the Aire Valley, with the convenience of Keighley town centre, Dalton Mills offers the perfect compromise for businesses looking to relocate.



• Keighley & Worth Valley Railway - Historic train line through the heart of Bronte country



• Saltaire Tourism - Information on Saltaire and World Heritage



• Salts Mill - UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Saltaire



• The Aire Valley Bike Bus - Riding with other cyclists - covers the Aire Valley

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