Council urges employers to apply for funds to help upskill their workforce

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Time is running out for organisations across West Lindsey to apply for a Workforce Development Grant. 

The scheme, which ends on 31st December 2024, is currently available to help cover the costs of training or development to help upskill employees.

Eligible organisations can apply for up to 100% towards full cost technical and vocational training courses which improve skills and help boost productivity.   

Cllr Trevor Young, Leader of West Lindsey District Council, has urged employers not to miss out on the funding.  

He said: 

“Small and medium sized businesses are the life blood of the district and provide a lot of local employment. Upskilling will help organisations strengthen their existing workforce, fill new positions, and enable them to remain competitive.”

Plum Products Ltd, a family-owned, Queen’s Award-winning business, are among those to have benefitted from the Workforce Development Grant. 

Based at Ingham near Lincoln, they are the leading supplier of quality active play equipment that is sold in 60 different countries.  

Paul Schaffer, Managing Director, said: 

“Our success is a combination of building a strong product brand and investing in the skills of our workforce.

“The grant has helped us develop staff that are critical to the growth plans for our business.”

Amanda Bouttell, who administers the scheme for the Council, said help and support is available for organisations that wish to apply.

She said: 

“In the first instance, organisations need to check if they’re eligible. There is then a simple application process and the team are on hand, ready to help with advice and guidance on how to complete this. We have several organisations that have successfully received this funding.”

Details of the Workforce Development Grant Scheme can be found on the Council website - Funding or contact us on skills@west-lindsey.gov.uk

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