Volunteers are now eligible for Fully Funded TrainingPublished in Volunteering Opportunities, Featured, Training, Opportunities, Local News, News, WVA News on 2nd June, 2008

Volunteer Eligibility for Train to Gain

Following successful national lobbying by third sector organisations the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) flagship workforce development programme Train to Gain has now become more flexible meeting the needs of your Volunteer Staff.

Volunteers are now eligible for fully funded training to gain their first full NVQ Level 2 qualification and Skills for Life Literacy and Numeracy qualification at levels 1 and 2. There is no minimum limit to the number of hours worked by the Volunteer, training delivery will be negotiated in order to meet your organisations needs.

There are 5 steps to great training, working in partnership with a highly experienced Train to Gain Skills Broker you can:-

1. Identify the skills your business needs.
2. Pinpoint the right training
3. Agree a tailored training programme
4. Find available funding
5. Review the progress you are making

The starting point to access funding is to arrange for a Skills Broker visit for your organisation either via the Train to Gain web site www.traintogain.gov.uk,  completing the electronic skills broker contact form or contracting the West Midlands Brokerage Service direct on 08000 754557.