Funding for Businesses
Flexible Training Opportunities
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.
- 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. (Link to application form)
