Cost of Training Putting People Off
9th June 2008
Categories: Training & Skills
Cost of Training Putting People Off
A recent survey by the Learning and Skills Council suggests that 50% of adults in the North East would like to learn new skills but almost 30% are put off by the perceived cost.
Most people rate the benefits of training and learning highly, and see it as a way to improve future prospects, but many are deterred by either their idea of the costs involved or the actual cost of courses.
The Learning and Skills Council (LSC) is urging individuals to look at the Adult Learning Grant as a way of overcoming some cost issues - the grant can provide up to £30 a week to help cover the cost of learning.
For employers a lot of help is hand to support employees into new skills, and there are a myriad of flexible ways for staff to learn - both on and off the job. Contact your Tourism Skills Broker to find out what the options are for your business.
Quick Links
- Get free help from a skills broker to identify and find the training your business needs
- Visit the Train to Gain website
- Get advice, courses and training providers at the Learn Direct website
- Search for courses and training providers at the UKSP site
Funding for Training
- Train to Gain Factsheet
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This factsheet gives full details of the Train to Gain service funded by the Learning and Skills Council, plus contacts for more information.
- Colleges and Universities in NE England
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This factsheet details the colleges, universities and training centres across North East England
- North East Tourism Skills Brokers
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This factsheet provides details of the Skills Broker Service for tourism business and contact information for our North East Tourism Skills Brokers. Skills brokers can help you identify, meet and fund your training needs, whatever the size of your business.
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