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Government will fund towards £2.9 million pounds towards £6.0 million pounds of training for your sector. This great offer has now been extended to allow learner starts until 30th November 2011.
Proskills has been successful in securing funding from government for employers in the process and manufacturing sector for training and qualifications in the low carbon agenda. Under the terms of the Joint Investment Programme (JIP), employers will be able to access up to 50% funded support for QCF level 3 and 4 qualifications, which values the whole programme at some £6.0 million*. JIP means that training leading towards qualifications in the sector will increase by some 20%. These places are only available until 30th November and will be allocated on a first come served basis.
*The totals of the employer and SFA contributions vary due to different funds available to large and small companies, and allowances for some learners not completing
Proskills’ JIP bid was one of only 9 successful bids out of the 21 which were submitted, securing over 30% of the total funds available. Proskills is establishing close partnerships with 15 Lead Training Providers throughout England to deliver 3083 qualifications. Through training provider accreditation, we will ensure a high quality delivery of the qualifications
For more information about JIP or other funding, download here
The qualifications available are listed below, for more details on each qualification please click here
| Business Improvement Technique | Coatings Technology |
| Combined Working Practices | Design in the Furniture, Furnishings and Interiors Industry |
| Fabrication of Glass Supporting Structures | Finishing Furniture |
| Fitted Furniture and Interiors | Furniture Making |
| Fenestration Installation | Glazing |
| Health, Safety and Environment Management for the E&MP Industries | Laboratory and Associated Technical Activities |
| Logistics Operations | Management |
| Managing Basic Processing Operations for the E&MP Industries | Managing Complex Processing Operations for the E&MP Industries |
| Managing Standard Processing Operations for the E&MP Industries | Machine Printing |
| Mining Electrical Operations | Mining Mechanical Operations |
| Restoring Furniture | Supervision in the Furniture, Furnishings and Interiors Industry |
| Sustainable Energy | Sustainable Recycling Activities |
| Upholstery and Soft Furnishings |
To read about companies who have successfully taken up the opportunity for training under the Joint Investment Programme, please click on the link below:
Pilkington
Tarmac
Training providers and courses offered:
Download the list of training providers and courses offered
How to apply for the Funding:
To see the Frequently Asked Questions for Employers, click here
To see the Frequently Asked Questions for Training Providers, click here
For further information please contact Proskills on 01235 432030 or simply add your contact details and overview of requirements to this form, email it to funding@proskills.co.uk, we will then contact you to discuss your requirements