Flexible Training Opportunities
Flexible Training Opportunities gives Scottish businesses with
under 50 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
- First line supervisory management
- 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, we will
refund £500. If it costs £300, we will refund £150.
To apply call our helpline free on 0800
783 6000.
Further Information
For full details see the
Flexible Training Opportunities guidelines (pdf, 120kb)
Flexible Training Opportunities case study:
ILA Scotland
Your employees might be interested in ILA Scotland, which offers funding to
individuals to help with the cost of learning and
training.