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 save your
changes and send it to the following email address: FlexibleTrainingOpportunities@sds.co.uk.
The form is also available as a
Word document for use with speech packages.
If you need assistance please call our free helpline on
0800 783 6000.
Further Information
Download the
Flexible Training Opportunities leaflet.
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.