The Learning and Skills Council
The Learning and Skills Council is a non-departmental government body (meaning it receives its funding from government but is not directly run by government). It exists to improve the skills and learning of young people and adults in Britain and to make a world-class, competitive workforce.
It helps government develop its strategy, receives and funnels government funding for further education, learning and skills and works with industry to ensure that the needs of UK business are met.
Practically, it manages and delivers funds for learning - through a whole variety of programs, grants and initiatives and helps adults and employers find information, training providers and training programs. It also provides grants and funds to enable students and employers to access appropriate training.
Examples of some of the work LSC funds or facilitates:
- Train to Gain
- Learn Direct
- EMA - the Educational Maintenance Allowance for 14 - 19 year olds from low income backgrounds
- Apprenticeships
- Dance and Drama Awards
- Career Development Loans
Find out more
To find out more about the LSC and what it does:
- Visit the national LSC website at www.lsc.org.uk
- Visit the North East LSC website at http://www.lsc.gov.uk/regions/NorthEast/
Quick Links
- Find a Tourism Skills Broker
- 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
- Colleges and Universities in NE England
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This factsheet details the colleges, universities and training centres across North East England
- 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.
- 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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