Funding for staff training
Flexible Training Opportunities gives Scottish businesses with
up to 150 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 send it to the
following address:
Flexible Training Opportunities
Skills Development Scotland Centre
New Lanarkshire House
Dove Wynd
Strathclyde Business Park
Bellshill ML4 3AD
If you need assistance
please call our free helpline on 0800 783
6000.
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