Funding for Training
Flexible Training Opportunities gives Scottish businesses with up to 100 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.
ILA Scotland Funding
Who can access an ILA (Individual Learning Account) and free training?
You or your staff are eligible if -
• You are 16 or over and living in Scotland
• You have an annual income of £22,000 or less, or are on benefits
What is an ILA?
ILA Scotland is a Scottish Government scheme that helps you pay for learning that you can do at a time, place, pace and in a way to suit you. An Individual Learning Account (ILA) of £200 is available to fund the training you need.
How can you access the ILA and book a course?
1. Request a pack here
2. Complete the application and return
3. Once you receive you ILA reference number you can book your course. As an ILA Provider, Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce’s open courses are eligible- just choose from our wide range of one-day courses.
4. You will receive your ILA token in the post – sign it and bring it to the course with you.
For any help or advice with the ILA please contact Carrie Wilson on 0131 221 3191 carrie.wilson@edinburghchamber.co.uk