Money for Training
Below is a list of possible prospects for funding. Most of these will only be available during the lifetime of Objective One so please, call me. Don't let you or your staff miss out on these opportunities. Have a look and see if there is anything that may be appropriate for yourself, a member of staff or maybe another partner in your business:-
FOR BUSINESSES WITH 20+ EMPLOYEES: A new project designed to help managing directors or owner managers to invest in their own personal development. There is up to a £1000 worth of assistance for one key member of your business. Assistance comes in the form of a personal development plan, advice, support and funding for training. Training methods will depend upon the individual concerned and not limited to traditional academic courses. Introductory events about this fund are available throughout Cornwall and Devon during the next few weeks. Get in touch with me if you would like to attend an event or if you would like to talk about signing someone up.
FOR BUSINESSES WITH A TOURISM ELEMENT: This Project is all about improving and enhancing your business. Funding is offered to support a full business health check, the setting up of a business improvement plan, training plans for both the business and individual learning plans for you and your staff.
FOR WOMEN: The Empower Project is all about developing women in business. This is for women already in business, looking to start a business or employed in any business. The project is specifically designed to assist the development and advancement of the female workforce in Cornwall by providing support, advice and financial assistance. There are various recruitment and information days throughout Cornwall during June and July. Use the following Link for further information http://www.trurocollege.ac.uk/businesscentre/empower.htm or give me a call or drop me an e-mail.
FOR BUSINESSES IN, OR THAT SUPPORT, THE LAND-BASED INDUSTRIES: Rural Progress is for those looking to enhance or improve their business particularly those wishing to add value to their present product. The fund is very flexible and offers up to 50% towards all costs involved in any project. This may be attendance at a training course, a seminar, food or farming show, company visit, the opportunities are vast. Destinations are not restricted to Cornwall and can in fact be anywhere in the world!
FOR ANYONE WANTING TO USE A COMPUTER: Whether it's how to switch it on, how to do your accounts on it, or much much more! Funding and subsidies are being offered very widely indeed. You really shouldn't be paying anything for this at the moment so please ask.
FOR NVQ TRAINING: There are some funds available now to pay for employees to study in the workplace for an NVQ qualification. Training and assessment can be carried out almost entirely at work. Qualifications are available for food and drink manufacturing, various agricultural, engineering, IT, customer care etc etc.
All of these projects offer high levels of funding and are well worth looking into. As your training adviser I will work closely with you and the managers of any projects that you become involved in to ensure that there is no overlap or duplication in the overall service that you receive. If you are at all interested in any of the above projects please call me and I will see how they can fit in with your skills and training needs.
Remember, enhancing skills and being involved in training really does improve staff motivation, productivity, professionalism and definitely your bottom line so do not miss out on these opportunities. I look forward to hearing from you.
TINA BOYDELL, Training Skills Advisor, Southwest Food and Drink Skills Network
Duchy College Rosewarne Camborne TR14 0AB
tina.boydell@cornwall.ac.uk 01209 722123 : 0777 5925271
