Flexible Training Opportunities gives Scottish businesses with
up to 100 employees the opportunity to apply for up to
£5,000 towards employee training costs.
Enhancing employees' skills will bring real benefits to your
business including improved productivity and a stronger more
confident workforce.
We've detailed a list of the types and levels of training that
are eligible for support. These are:
- Qualifications including individual units
- Masterclasses
- Learning based on National Occupational Standards
- Industry recognised qualifications
- Supervisory and management training
- Workshops
- Taster sessions
Funding is available for up to 10 employees per business and the
money is not a loan so there's no need to pay it back. We will
refund up to 50% of each episode of employee training up to a
maximum of £500 for each employee.
For example, if an episode of training costs £1200 excluding
VAT, we will refund £500. If it costs £300 excluding VAT, we will
refund £150.
How to apply
Download the Flexible Training Opportunities Application
Form. Included in this document are help notes for completing
the form and a rules and guidance section.
Once you've completed the application form please save your
changes and send it to the following email address: FlexibleTrainingOpportunities@sds.co.uk.
If you need assistance please call our free helpline on
0800 783 6000.
Further Information
Flexible Training Opportunities news stories and case
studies:
ILA Scotland
Your employees might be interested in ILA Scotland,
which offers funding to individuals to help with the cost
of learning and training.