This is the latest update on funding available to employers for training their staff through Train to Gain, Skills South East.

If you are a business in Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, or Isle of Wight and are looking to access funding to train your staff you can now apply for:

Business Leaders 4.5 Available from April to July 2008 – For businesses with 10 employees +

Funding is available up to the sum of £1000.

The first £500 does not need to be matched by the employer and is available for key owners or key directors of the business.

The 2nd £500 needs to be matched but this can be for any key member of the management team.

The employer receives a free Personal Development Plan completed by the Skills Broker.

There is also

Employers Match Funding – For Businesses with 1-10 employees

The funding of 50% of training costs for junior/middle management Up to the sum of £500

QED is a registered training provider with Train to Gain South East. We will be happy to discuss your training and development needs in more detail and put you in touch directly with your local Skills Broker.

Call us today on Free phone 0800 093 8419 to find out more.

You have nothing to lose and everything to gain.

Julia Miles, MD QED LTD