The Flexible Workforce Development Fund (FWDF) will be available to organisations across the private, public and third sectors who are subject to the UK government’s Apprenticeship Levy.
The one-year pilot fund will focus on the up-skilling and re-skilling of existing employees of any age, with individual organisations able to apply for up to £10,000.
Employability and skills minister Jamie Hepburn launched the fund at a visit to ScotRail last week.
He said: “This unique pilot scheme will enable Scotland’s employers to make training and skills development available to their staff, addressing knowledge gaps and improving productivity.
“The FWDF is part of Programme for Government, and an important element of our skills offer in Scotland. It is part of our wider offer of training and support that provides a clear and distinctive response to the introduction of the UK Apprenticeship Levy.
“Training and skills development is beneficial for employees of all ages and levels and I would encourage all organisations subject to the levy in Scotland to get in touch with our colleges to learn more about the opportunities available to them.”
Flexible Workforce Development Fund launches for Scottish employers
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Employers in Scotland can apply for part of a new £10 million fund to partner with colleges to deliver in-work skills training, the Scottish government has announced.
