Train to Gain

A "Compact" agreement exists between Asset Skills and the Government to promote Train to Gain to employers in the footprint. Train to Gain can offer financial help to businesses (subject to availability) that want to fund workforce training.

It includes:

• 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

For details on the qualifications covered, click on the relevant link below.

Apprenticeship - Residential Property

Apprenticeship - Surveying

Apprenticeship - Housing

Apprenticeship - Facilities Management

Apprenticeship - Cleaning

Apprenticeship - Residential Property

Employer case study - Mitie

Employer case study - Busy Bees

Employer case study - University of Southampton

Employer case study - Plymouth Charity Trust

Employer case study - Peartree Cleaning

Info sheet – NVQs funded by Train to Gain

More 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 Dignan, Regional Manager, Midlands: sdignan@assetskills.org