Announcement : Skills Passport - Funded Grant For Training & Equipment
The Skills Passport Grant was devised to offer the wider community in Perth & Kinross funding for training courses which are unobtainable by any other means, in order to help them with their journey back into employment or business start-up. The grant offers financial support for training courses and essential equipment to enable individuals to overcome barriers to employment or sustaining better employment opportunities.
Funding
Up to £2,000 can be acquired for training and/or equipment including tablet devices, laptops and work tools. To ensure funding is allocated responsibly, individuals will be required to provide realistic evidence of the enhanced employment opportunity within their application.
Eligibility
All residents in Perth & Kinross who are currently unemployed and have lived in the area for 3 months or more are eligible for funding. All applications will be considered.
How to apply
Please complete the Skills Passport Application Form and send it via email at LBeck@pkc.gov.uk or contact Laura to have an application sent out in the post. The application process is explained more fully in our Skills Passport Application Guidance (PDF).
Please view our Frequently Asked Questions and contact Laura at LBeck@pkc.gov.uk / 07917 135971 to find out more about the programme.
Details
See Also
Web:Frequently Asked QuestionsWeb:Skills Passport Application GuidanceWeb:Skills Passport Application Form