The Skillset Scotland Training Fund is aiming to invest up to £90,000 developing skills in Scotland’s screen businesses over the course of 2007/8. In addition they aim to invest up to £80,000 in training bursaries for freelancers and sole traders. The Funding Programmes outline the Funds’ priorities for 2007, provide funding deadlines, and give advice on applications. The first deadline for Company Development – Training and Development in 2007 is 12pm on Monday 18 June, 2007. 

The funding Guidelines and application materials are all available on their website via the following link: Company Development http://www.skillset.org/uk/scotland/article_5430_1.asp  and Training Bursaries http://www.skillset.org/uk/scotland/article_5432_1.asp

For information on grants already made check http://www.skillset.org/uk/scotland/trainingfund/article_5435_1.asp

To date, this new fund has enabled 22 training bursaries totalling £23,500 to be awarded to freelance industry practitioners. Additionally, one company was successful in its bid for support to develop a bespoke HR and training plan, receiving an award of £10,000. They are currently in negotiations with 5 training providers to offer CPD training in Scotland in 2007.