Train to gain
Train to Gain is a government initiative that aims to improve skills and help businesses increase productivity so they stay ahead of the competition. Train to Gain differs from Business Link in that to be eligible for train to gain you have to be aged 19 or over, do not have an NVQ level 2 qualifications or equivalent (i.e. 5 or more GCSE’s grades A – C)
Benefits for businesses:
- Fully funded training for eligible individuals
- Training can be tailored to suit your business needs
- Training delivered in the workplace
- Increased motivation leading to improved productivity
- Improve performance and efficiency
- Meeting commitments
- Best practice
- Improve cost efficiency
- Improved communication (internal and external)
- Reduce churn thus aiding company stability
- Customer satisfaction
- Employees feel valued (Perception of Company)
Benefits for learners
- The opportunity to gain a nationally recognised qualification
- Improve confidence and motivation
- Increased communication and numerical competence
- Support from an assessor (face to face, on-line and telephone)
- Supported workshops (if applicable)
Train to Gain funding is available for employees who:
- Are aged 19 or over
- Do not have an NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification
- Are not currently undertaking a Learning and Skills Council funded programme of education or vocational training
- Work a minimum of 16 hours per week
- Are resident in England
