New Flexible Workforce Development Fund

Brief Summary: The New Flexible Workforce Development Fund (New FWDF) is a Scottish Government initiative that enables employers to access up to £15,000 of funding towards training for employees earning less than £33,000 per year.

There is ongoing funding available.

The New Flexible Workforce Development Fund (New FWDF) is a Scottish Government initiative that enables employers to access up to £15,000 of funding towards training for employees earning less than £33,000 per year.

Whether you are looking to upskill your workforce, support career progression and continuing professional development, or address skills gaps within your organisation, we can work with you to identify the courses and training opportunities that best meet your needs.

Who is Eligible for Funded Training?

The New Flexible Workforce Development Fund (New FWDF) is open to workers with an individual annual income below £33,000 who are either:

  • Parents or carers of a child aged under 18 living at home
  • Individuals aged under 24
  • Care-experienced individuals aged under 30
  • Disabled individuals aged under 30

What Are the Benefits?

  • Reduce training costs by accessing funded learning opportunities for your workforce.
  • Identify and address skills gaps to support business growth and productivity.
  • Provide continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities to help employees enhance their skills and advance their careers.
  • Improve staff retention by offering reskilling and retraining opportunities that support long-term career development.

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