Businesses of every size can get help to build the skilled workforce they need in today’s tough marketplace via a variety of programmes organised by Skills Development Scotland.
Date:
Tue, 26 Jul 2011
Source:
Skills Development Scotland
One of more of the following may be of interest to your business:
- Modern Apprenticeships (MA) – working for you from Day One apprentices gain the skills you need to increase productivity. SDS will make a contribution to training costs and a learning provider can organise the training for you if required
- Employer Recruitment Incentive (ERI) - employers get an incentive of up to £2,000 –depending on criteria – to take on a Modern Apprentice who has had a barrier to employment in the past or is unemployed.
- Flexible Training Opportunities (FTO) – businesses with existing staff of up to 150 employees can get up to 50% of training costs reimbursed up to a maximum of £5000 for 10 training episodes. FTOs aim to help smaller firms weather the recession.
- Low Carbon Skills Fund - Businesses who train their staff in carbon reduction and energy efficiency, can access up to £500 each towards a maximum of 25 training experiences.
These programmes are being delivered by Skills Development Scotland on behalf of the Scottish Government, and the European Social Fund, for more information call 0800 783 6000.