The Personal Learning Account Fund
Upskill or reskill with £500 from the Personal Learning Account Fund
Applications are now OPEN for Causeway Coast and Glens Labour Market Partnership’s Personal Learning Account Fund.
The fund, which can provide up to £500 towards accredited or industry recognised training, is available to all residents throughout the Borough aged sixteen plus, with a right to work in the UK.
Previously funded courses have included HGV training and licenses, CSR cards and Health and Social Care qualifications.
To be eligible for this funding you must:
- Be aged 16 plus
- Be resident in the Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council area.
- Be eligible to work in the UK
The fund is now open, with a straightforward application process however if you do require assistance the LMP team are happy to help. The key thing to demonstrate in your application is how this funding will improve your employment opportunities. Applications to the fund will be assessed regularly to ensure a quick turnaround.
Or for more information contact the LMP team by telephoning 028 7034 7034 or emailing LMP@causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk.
Guidance notes for the fund are available on the funding page or by request from the LMP team.
Applications are open until the 30th June 2024 at 10am.
If you have received a Letter of Offer stating your grant has been successful - you will need to do the following to receive payment if you require it in advance of course completion.
Payment of grant aid will be paid 100% in advanced upon receipt of proof of the following;
- Please clarify how the balance of the course will be paid (if the course is more expensive than the grant award amount), please include evidence to support this. If this is being paid in installments please provide evidence of this.
- Please send evidence to confirm that an offer of a place on the course or enrollment is confirmed.
- If payment in advance is required before enrollment can be confirmed please email grants@causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk
Please check your emails including junk and spam folders if you are expecting an outcome letter.
