North West employers are leading the way when it comes to training their staff, according to recent figures issued by the Learning and Skills Council (LSC).
LSC North West statistics reveal that more than 6,000 businesses in the region, accounting for 20% of the national total, have now benefited from the Train to Gain service. Furthermore 16% of all learners, almost 29,000 people, are right here in the North West.
Train to Gain is managed and funded by the LSC and puts employers in the driving seat by giving them access to a free Skills Broker service, offering independent and practical advice to match training needs with training providers. A key feature of the service is the flexible approach adopted, with training and skills advice offered at a time and place to suit the needs of business.
Through funding from the LSC, employers can benefit from free training to help employees over the age of 19 with low or no qualifications gain their first, full Level 2, Level 3 or Skills for Life qualification. For learners that are already qualified to Level 2, employers can claim two-thirds of the cost of gaining a Level 3 qualification. In addition, Train to Gain Skills Brokers will identify other subsidies that may be available for specialist training programmes.
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