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Train to Gain


Supporting Third Sector
Workforce Development

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Fully funded training is available for Voluntary & Community organisation employees and volunteers

Train to Gain offers:

  • A free review of your organisation's learning and skills needs
  • Grant funding to help develop the leadership and management skills within a business
  • Sourcing of the most appropriate training and potential financial support to some organisations
  • Funding towards level 2 and 3 training qualifications
  • Funding to develop basic literacy and numeracy skills (leading to a nationally recognised qualification)
  • Funding towards short courses and accredited training to support organisations through the current economic climate

Funding may be available for employees and volunteers already holding a Level 2 or 3 qualification to complete another Level 2 or 3 qualification that is relevant to their organisation.

All UK companies including voluntary and community organisations can access the Train to Gain brokerage service. Organisations with less than 50 employees may be eligible to receive a contribution towards wage costs.

Why not contact us?
The Learning Curve has provided training and development to the Voluntary Sector for 10 years. We are a voluntary sector education and training provider offering funded learning, including National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) in:

  • Management (including Team Leading qualification at Level 2)
  • Advice & Guidance
  • Customer Services
  • Training & Development
  • Business Administration
  • ITQ (the new qualification for IT users)

We are also able to support staff and volunteers who may wish to brush up on literacy & numeracy or their spoken English. This can be achieved through a range of bespoke courses, delivered in the workplace and can lead to a nationally recognised qualification.

Whatever your training requirements we aim to support Voluntary Sector organisations every step of the way.

Employees eligibility requirements:
Must be 19+, an EU resident for the last 3 years, in full or part time employment or a volunteer. Please see the Eligibility Matrix document in the links section below.

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Interested? Please contact our Workforce and Business Development Team or telephone 01225 792500 and ask to speak to a member of the team.