West Yorkshire Learning Providers, WYLP is the largest network of learning providers operating in Yorkshire and the Humber, formed in 2003 to be the voice of the providers in strategic partnerships at Regional and at district levels. WYLP is a membership organisation promoting a strong and vibrant single network of providers acting on their behalf to promote world-class Apprenticeships for young people and adults and supporting the delivery of the Train to Gain service. WYLP is there for learners, employers, providers and for stakeholders working in partnership to help create a world-class skilled workforce and to equip individuals with the vocational qualifications that employers demand.

We will know that our vision has been realised when by 2007 we will

• Be part of a forum with all key related organisations to improve, devise and implement Vocational and Work Based Learning strategies for West Yorkshire that lead to the maintenance of a viable 14 to 19 Phase for Young People

• Have credible representation on every Vocational Learning related forum at local regional and national level

• Be recognised as the organisation of choice for consultation and discussion on Vocational and Work Based Learning in West Yorkshire by LSC, ALP and other influencing bodies.

• Able to demonstrate a higher quality in the provision of Work Based Learning through improved ALI grades and outputs.

• Have effectively engaged schools across West Yorkshire and ensured that Work Based Learning is the pathway of choice for Vocational Learning and improved learner participation

• Have effectively engaged employers across West Yorkshire in the investment of skills by ensuring Work Based Learning provision is  responsive to the needs of employers and to the learner.

• Have activities funded from various sources (public, private, provider and employer funding) and be a sustainable organisation with the capability to deliver its aims and mission and to respond to stakeholders and partnerships. 

Mission Statement

“To be the key influence in raising the quality and image of vocational learning in West Yorkshire in order to change the lives of learners and to develop the economic and social environment”

Strategic Objectives

In support of the Vision and Mission Statement of WYLP the following Strategic Objectives have been set:

• To develop the capability of and ensure the sustainability of West Yorkshire Learning Providers as an operational body

• To be a key strategic partner with stakeholders in vocational learning and work in collaboration with other partners in the post-16 sector and the 14 to 19 agenda  

• To promote and support economic development and social environment strategies and their  partnerships in West Yorkshire 

• To promote quality in work based learning through continuous improvement initiatives and to support the development and capacity of learning providers and the network.