Which companies are eligible for advice and support through Train to Gain?
All companies based in England are eligible for support through Train to Gain
These businesses can access support for skills needs through Train to Gain. Funding for skills and qualifications relates to individual employees in these companies - some employees may be able to apply for fundng. Both the Business Link Advisers and colleges and training providers may be able to advise on eligibility for funding support as part of the Train to Gain service.
How can employers access the support from Train to Gain including funding for skills?
The standard model of accessing Train to Gain support applies in this sector.
Train to Gain Business Link Advisers and ECITB Account Managers will visit and start the process of analysing how a company’s performance can benefit from investment in employee skills. Both LSC and the ECITB are working together on behalf of employers and will call on each others service on behalf of employers as needed.
For advice on training and development and on qualifications available to employers through Train to Gain, employers can also talk to colleges and training providers.
How do employers choose their training provider?
Across England there are hundreds of colleges and training providers with contracts to deliver skills through Train to Gain - both sector specific vocational skills and generic skills including business administration and customer service.
For employers who wish to work with a training provider who does not have a Train to Gain contract, the LSC will work with new providers providing that a minimum number of learners are engaged through the contract. All providers within Train to Gain have to meet a minimum set of requirements and success measures in order to receive, and maintain a provider contract. Without a contract in place a provider cannot receive funding through Train to Gain.
Who will arrange the training?
When the employer has decided on their preferred provider, The Train to Gain training provider will arrange delivery of the training direct with the employer.