Sources Of Funding For Training
The funding information given on this page has been researched and supplied by the RHA Careers & Training Committee. It should be noted that this is a guide only and is not intended to be exhaustive. It should also be noted that in the majority of cases where funding is available it is paid to the approved Training Provider, not to the Employer or employee.
Learning and Skills Council
Funding Available for companies and individuals.
Funding Available for Companies
Profit from Learning
All employees 19-65. All Sectors but special emphasis on Care, Hospitality and Construction Industry.
Basic Skills -literacy/numeracy and/or NVQ2 or equivalent.
Contact 0800 528 2000
Funding Available for Individuals
16-24
- Essential (Basic) Skills - Fully Funded
- Learn to Earn - Fully Funded
- NVQs and/modern apprenticeships - Heavily subsidised but may be fully funded.
Age 25+
- Essential (Basic) Skills - Fully Funded
- Management Development DMS/CMS (level 4/5) - up to 50% subsidy
- Training Grant (Linked to Investors in People) - 25% Subsidy
- And for just one year from August 2003, NVQ2 or equivalent - Fully Funded.
Contact your local Learning and Skills Council or phone 020476 493 501 for their details.
"In addition the LSC receives funding for a number of short term projects which can offer a unique chance for employers to access free or greatly subsidised training for their staff " contact your local Learning and Skills Council Office for details.