Train to Gain

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Oct 2008: New Train to Gain deal

Train to Gain is a major contributor to the funding of vocational qualifications in England.

A new £68 million three-year deal will benefit employers in the Asset Skills sectors.

It offers:

Impartial advice from a network of "skills brokers" to employers of all sizes on their training and development needs.

This starts with an "Organisational Needs Analysis", looking at what is required and where. It then provides options from which the employer can choose, including:

• Advice, guidance encouragement and publicity for employers signing up to the "Skills Pledge"
• Funding, subject to clear criteria, for a learner`s first Level 2 or Level 3 NVQ
• Funding for Apprenticeships
• Funding to meet certain specific skills needs such as Skills for Life
• A contribution towards Management and Leadership development for organisations employing less than 250 people

Read Train to Gain facts here.

For more, contact Vanessa Last, Train to Gain Delivery Manager: vlast@assetskills.org or 01392 423 399.

Alternatively, contact an Asset Skills regional or sector adviser.

Liz Black, Property Specialist: lblack@assetskills.org

Karen Waterlow, Facilities Management & Cleaning Specialist: kwaterlow@assetskills.org

Catharine Hinton, Housing Specialist: chinton@assetskills.org

Lisa Lister, Regional Manager, North: llister@assetskills.org

Andrew Cook, Regional Manager, South: acook@assetskills.org

Sam Lacey, Regional Manager, Midlands: slacey@assetskills.org