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Need Support to Develop Training?

Train to Gain could be the answer!

Many employers understand the value of training their staff but simply can’t spare the time or money to find the right courses or qualifications.  Train to Gain is a new service which is funded by the Department for Education and Skills and managed by the Learning and Skills Council (LSC).  Train to Gain provides the following to employers of all sizes (2–5000 employees):

• A free impartial brokerage service to identify your business needs and source training solutions including: a one to one discussion to enable you to diagnose your training needs, expert help to choose the most suitable training solutions including a choice of providers, costs and funding (where applicable)
• Funding to help employees gain their first full level 2 qualification, Skills for Life literacy and numeracy qualification, plus programmes such as Apprenticeships, Advanced Apprenticeships, NVQ Level 3 and selected higher qualifications such as leadership and management
• Training at a time and place to fit in with your working practices
• Training to suit the individual learning styles and commitments of your workforce
• Contribution to wage costs for companies with less than 50 full time equivalent employees
• On-going support provided by an independent nationally qualified skills broker

To find out more about Train to Gain and Skills Brokers in your area please contact: 0845 8337000 or info@traintogain.co.uk or visit www.traintogain.gov.uk

Posted on 16 Feb 2007