Funding for the sector
Klitra is continually seeking funding to support training for our members. As the EU has expanded, opportunities for us to bid directly into the EU “pot” have shrunk but we continue to explore every possible avenue.
Women & Work
This programme has been delivered with funding obtained from the Sector Skills Council, Skillfast UK. We are coming to a close of year 2 of the funding. The programme’s main aim is to encourage females in the sector to receive more training to help build on their skills and knowledge base.
They key areas of the programme are:-
- Supporting and developing women operatives. This will include multi-skilling, manufacturing working practices, manufacturing textiles, team working, team leadership, communication skills, customer service, business administration, train the trainer, management skills, health, safety and the environment, business improvement techniques and warehousing.
- Supporting and developing women trainers who will provide in-company training support. The programme will include train the trainer, coaching skills, communication skills, health, safety and the environment, assertiveness, assessment skills.
- Supporting and developing women in middle management. The programme will focus on helping them to develop for more senior roles and help with their career development. This will include assertiveness training, leadership and management, employment legislation, technical training, health, safety and the environment, financial aspect of management, quality and production management, presentation skills, effective communications
NVQs in England
We are working very closely with our sister company, KTL to deliver NVQs through the “Train to Gain” programme.
Train to Gain aims to improve the skills of employees as a route to improving business performance by:--
First full Level 2 qualification (equivalent to 5 good GCSEs)
For employees who don’t already have a full Level 2 qualification, this is funding for literacy, numeracy and English language skills, plus their first Level 2 qualification. There is funding available for a number of additional Level 2 qualifications. Just contact us to find out more.
Contributions to Level 3 qualifications (equivalent to 2 A-levels)
For employees with a Level 2 qualification, there is a significant contribution towards the cost of a Level 3 qualification. For employees who don’t have a Level 2 qualification but have the skills to progress straight to Level 3, there is provision for full funding for the Level 3 qualification. For those who already possess a Level 3 qualification or above there is funding available for a number of additional Level 3 qualifications. Just contact us to find out more. For those employees who are aged 19-25 we provide full funding for a Level 3 qualification.
Apprenticeship programmes
Funding is available for Apprenticeships and advanced Apprenticeships. The new programme starts in the summer, so watch this space.
Contribution to wage costs
For small businesses (less than 50 employees), we’ll contribute to the cost of your staff spending time away from work undertaking agreed training.
Skillseekers in Scotland
Skillseekers is a vocational training programme for young people who want to develop skills and equip themselves for the world of work. It’s open to people who have left school and have a job or who are looking for work. It benefits both the young person and the employer as there is funding support for the training of the young person up to them achieving the appropriate SVQ qualification. Contact us for more information. Our Scottish Training Advisor can then get in touch with you to let you have more details.
