Semta's sectoral support in Scotland
The Scottish Government, through Skills Development Scotland,
has a range of programmes to support employers. This sets out
what’s on offer:
Modern Apprenticeships (MA)
Modern Apprenticeships (MAs) are geared towards helping new
recruits or existing employees gain invaluable skills and industry
recognised vocational qualifications. In addition, they provide a
range of 'soft skills', including communication, teamwork and
problem solving skills, and improved numerical and IT skills - all
of which are invaluable to any employer.
Employer Recruitment Incentive
Employers who offer Modern Apprenticeships to young people who
may otherwise find it difficult to secure a job or Modern
Apprenticeship can receive up to £2000 towards their training
costs. To qualify for this incentive, businesses will have to
employ an individual who has been unemployed or faced barriers in
the past.
Adopt an Apprentice
Adopt an Apprentice and not only will your business benefit from
a skilled trainee, but you will also receive a £2,000 incentive.
The financial incentive is to help cover wage and recruitment costs
of taking on a Modern Apprentice who has been made redundant from
another employer.
Flexible Training Opportunities
Flexible Training Opportunities helps Scottish businesses invest
in learning and development opportunities for their employees. The
programme supports learning activity which promotes improved
workplace productivity, helping to increase organisational
resilience. Financial support is available to encourage learning
and development for your staff, and so help support the
sustainability and growth of small businesses within Scotland.
Anyone from Sole Traders to organisations with less than 150
employees can apply for up to £5,000 towards training costs
(excluding statutory/legislative training), based on a maximum of
10 training courses costing up to £500 each.
Low Carbon Skills Fund
If you are aiming to adopt processes around carbon reduction,
renewable energy, and/or energy efficiency then there is potential
for receiving up to 50% of training costs. Employers with les than
250 employees can apply for up to £12,500 towards training costs –
based on up to 25 training courses costing a maximum of £500
each.
New Scottish life sciences partnership
Semta and Cogent (the Sector Skills Council for life sciences
businesses) will partner to develop, support and improve the skills
levels for the life sciences sector in Scotland. Together they will
represent employers’ skills needs to the Scottish Government and
stakeholders who plan, fund and deliver education and training.
For further information on any of the above please contact
customerservices@semta.org.uk
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