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Flexible Workforce Development Fund
13 September 2022 • Sarah Medcraf
The Flexible Workforce Development Fund is available to all Scottish employers, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
The Fund supports businesses in Scotland to upskill and reskill their employees to support inclusive economic growth in Scotland.
As an employer you can use it to address priority skills gaps and get training tailored to your needs.
What is the Fund for?
The Fund provides funding to UK Apprenticeship Levy-payers and non-levy paying SMEs in Scotland which they can use to access flexible workforce development training opportunities. It's intended to help employers address priority skills gaps and training needs.
This Fund is in addition to the apprenticeship support which is available to all employers in Scotland which support eligible individuals to take up learning opportunities to develop their skills for employment.
How is it accessed?
Employers who are levy-payers can access up to £15,000 worth of support.
Non-levy paying SME’s can access up to £5,000 worth of support.
Any business can apply and enquire via Jacqui Taylor: Jacqui.Taylor.Moray@uhi.ac.uk.
UHI Moray information: https://www.moray.uhi.ac.uk/for-business/flexible-workforce-development-fund-fwdf/
More generic information: https://www.ourskillsforce.co.uk/develop-your-workforce/flexible-workforce-development-fund/