Below are some of our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). If you have a question which is not answered here, please use the contact form to reach our team.
What are the eligibility criteria for the GradSkills programme?
To enrol on this programme, you must:
- be aged 19 or over on the course start date
- be employed, self-employed or unemployed
- have graduated from university between the years 2018-2023 and not currently be in full-time university
- have obtained at least a Level 5 qualification in Higher Education
- have the right to legally reside and work in the UK
- reside in West Yorkshire (eligible postcodes include BD, LS, HX, HD, WF)
- not be in full time education or undertaking an apprenticeship at the time of joining
- not have undertaken a skills connect course in the past
How long will the GradSkills course take me?
You must complete a minumum of 3 modules to have completed this course. Each module should take approximately 4 hours to complete, though they do not need to be completed in one go.
Is there a finish date for this GradSkills course?
Funding for this project concludes in 2024 so you will have until July 31st 2024 to complete the course.
How many events can I/should I attend?
We aim to provide 3 employer events per year - you are eligible to attend all of these, it is at your discretion. You can find details of events on your dashboard under the 'events' tab.
What if I graduated from a West Yorkshire HEI but don't live there any more?
Only graduates who currently live in West Yorkshire are eligible for this course.
