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Train to Gain Funding Available
Train to Gain is run by the UK Government as a national skills service, through the Learning and Skills Council.
Their role is to provide an impartial service supporting employers to improve the skills of their employees as a route to improving their business performance.		 Train to Gain

What is the aim of the Leadership and Management Programme?

The Train to Gain Leadership and Management programme aims to provide small business
owner managers and company directors in the South East region, with up to £1000 of funding to help
develop business leadership skills. As part of the application process, Train to Gain will provide
you with a complimentary tailored Personal Development Plan. This is a new programme - funding is available from now and is likely to last for 6 months.

What is the funding?

Funding of up to £1000 (excluding VAT) is available for training courses that develop business leadership:

  • The first £500 is intended for the training of managing directors, owner managers and company directors and does not need to be matched – it is a direct grant.

  • The next £500 must be matched by the company, and is available to the whole staff base provided
    a member of the management team participates in the training. In this case the business will pay
    the full £1000 and reclaim £500 from Train to Gain. Therefore £1500 of training is available for £500. Both elements of training must be taken up to be eligible for the funding.

    • Who is eligible?

    You must be a business with 10 to 250 employees and based in the South East region to qualify for funding. The training must include members of the management team to demonstrate business leadership.

    What other conditions apply?

    A LSC assessor will confirm each company's training course requirements and choices. The training must have started and the grant claimed within 90 days of the grant being approved.

    Which Olive training courses could attract Train to Gain funding?

    Olive's training courses develop leadership skills in environmental awareness, waste management, EMS, carbon management, procurement and legisaltion. Olive runs open training courses based at the Southampton Science Park, or can tailor make a course bespoke to your requirements, and our trainers will come to you!
    See below to find out how to apply for funding or to view Olive's training courses click here.

    Open training courses are designed to meet the requirements of a variety of learning styles and will include the use of visual aids, group discussion, presentation and practical group work exercises. All courses are available at the levels described below:

  • FOUNDATION
    Provides a basic overview of the subject and is designed for those requiring an introduction to the principles. It is equivalent to NVQ Level 2.

  • INTERMEDIATE
    Provides a more detailed understanding and is designed for delegates who perform a broad range of activities sometimes complex and non-routine. Delegates may have responsibility for specific issues or require a higher level understanding. It is equivalent to NVQ Level 3 / 4.

  • ADVANCED
    A detailed analysis of the subject designed for delegates requiring an in-depth technical understanding. It is equivalent to NVQ Level 5.

    • Olive regularly tailors training to clients’ requirements and is able to deliver a very wide range of bespoke courses. Some examples of previously arranged bespoke courses include:

  • Senior Management business case for sustainability – 3 hour course
  • Internal Auditing – 2 day course
  • Environmental Management in practice – 1 day course - A combination of Awareness raising, resource management and EMS for the ‘Green Team’
  • Waste Management – ‘Intermediate Plus’ level, specific to the organisation’s waste issues
  • Carbon and Energy Management – ‘Intermediate Plus’ level
  • Sustainable Procurement for the Private Sector – 1 day course for the procurement team

    • Application process for funding

    To claim your Train to Gain funding for Olive training courses, with your training requirements. We will draw up a quote and contact Train to Gain to conduct an impartial assessment of training requirements and complete the necessary funding forms with you.

    To take advantage of this funding and book a course, please email or
    or call on 023 8011 1440. Please quote ‘Train to Gain’ in any correspondence.

      
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