Employer Led Upskilling Programme (Small Grant Scheme) Information Session

The aim of Ards and North Down Labour Market Partnership is to help improve employability outcomes and labour market conditions locally. The Labour Market Partnership is offering a Small Grant Scheme to local businesses in the Ards and North Down Borough Council area to support industry-related training.      

You are invited to attend an online Information Session which will be held on Tuesday 7th November at 10:00 to outline the grant scheme, how it can benefit your business and answer any queries.

The scheme is offering a small grant of financial support, up to a maximum of £500 per employee for a maximum of 4 employees per business, to businesses based in Ards and North Down Borough who are interested in providing a workplace training initiative for their employees.  The small grant scheme is available for businesses that employ one or more employee(s) excluding the business owner with the aim of improving employment opportunities by offering entry level positions or upskilling opportunities as a result of training.   

Why should you take part?

• Obtain training for your staff/employees at no cost or at a lower cost* to your business.
• Offer training opportunities to your staff and employees to upskill and enhance their employability.
• Provide Industry Specific Training at a time and date that suits your business.
• Support the growth of your business by investing in your staff.
• Provide training for your staff to progress in their career and therefore create entry level positions within your organisation.

*Subject to the terms and conditions of this initiative i.e. £500 per employee for a maximum of 4 employees per business. 

Important Dates

The Grant Scheme opens on Friday 10 November.

Deadline for submission of Applications is 4pm on Monday 27 November.

Applications received after this deadline will not be considered.

All training initiatives and grant claim forms must be completed by Friday 1 March 2024.

Ards and North Down Labour Market Partnership is funded by the Department for Communities (DfC).

Please note that by registering onto this event, you agree to share your name and company details with Ards and North Down Borough Council and the Labour Market Partnership. The information you provide will not be shared with a third party.