Government Funded Programmes
Summary: Helpful information about Government Funded Programmes available at James Watt College.
There are a number of government funded programmes offering financial assistance
to those seeking to gain qualifications whilst in employment or to help people
gain the qualities and skills they need to increase their employability.
Get Ready for Work - Vocational Matters (for unemployed
16-17 year olds)
Get Ready for Work (GRfW) is a pre-vocational programme, specifically designed
for 16 –17 year olds, and aims to prepare young people for the world of work.
Skillseeker Programme (open to 16-19 year olds)
The Skillseeker programme is designed to give young people the opportunity to gain
a qualification whilst in full-time employment or training placement and is open
to 16-19 year olds.
Training for Work (for unemployed people aged 25 or over)
Training for Work is a government initiative aimed at getting unemployed people
into sustainable employment. If you are 25 years old or over and unemployed, you
may be eligible for free training.
Modern Apprenticeship Programme(open to employed
people of any age)
Modern Apprenticeships are flexible and adaptable qualifications, which can be delivered
through on-the-job-training and assessment, college based training or a combination
of both to suit employer needs. Modern Apprenticeships are open to employed individuals
of any age.
Job-focused Courses
James Watt College offers a range of job-focused courses, which are designed
to provide training directly related to jobs that are available locally. Courses
are designed to provide students with the specific skills required to work in a
certain area of industry.
Further Information
Speak to our Student Information Centre for more
advice and help with your individual case.
Student Information Centre:
Tel: 01475 724433 (Greenock)
Tel: 01294 559000 (North Ayrshire)
Email: enquiries@jameswatt.ac.uk