Funding
The government Skills Funding Agency is actively encouraging individuals and companies alike to invest in their staff through training.
Depending on the type of course and your circumstances, you may be able to apply for funding for course costs and/or living expenses.
The government's Train to Gain service ended at the end of July 2011 although funding was allocated so that learners who started training prior to 31 July 2011 could complete their course.
According to information published on the Business Link website there is a range of government support available to businesses, through advice, guidance, information, grants, training and other services. However, funding for attending training courses in England is more restricted and now mainly centres around Management and Leadership training for SMEs, as the Government has tended to focus its resources on apprenticeships and work-based training.
Another source of funding that may be open to employers is The Growth and Innovation Fund which was re-opened on 23 November 2011 to help employers to develop their own skills solutions and grow business in their sector.
Contact us for further details to see if your company qualifies under their current criteria.