We’re proud to be working in partnership with Dumfries and Galloway Local Employability partnership (Funded by the Scottish Government) to offer eligible individuals funding to learn new, work-related skills and training.
You can use the money to build the skills you need for a job or get some training to take your career to the next level.
And because it’s not a loan, you don’t have to pay it back.
Which courses can you access?
The simple answer is – if we offer the course, you can apply for funding to take it. All our courses are available to apply for funding with. You must also meet the eligibility criteria set out below.
Browse some of our different courses area and see what takes your interest:
Short courses
Our short courses vary in duration from a few hours, up to 1 year. Typically though, most courses are up to 12 weeks.
Online
We partner with e-careers to offer you a wide selection of online courses, giving you the flexibility to work at your own pace.
Work-based learning
Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQ’s) are work-based qualifications, which allow you to learn as part of your job role to set criteria.
Are you eligible?
You must meet all of the following criteria:
- 16 years of age or older
- Resident in Dumfries and Galloway
- Have the right to work and live in the UK.
- Unemployed and looking to get back into work OR in employment and claiming an income-based benefit (i.e Universal Credit)
AND at least one of the following characteristics:
- Parents with a child under the age of 19 (still registered in full-time education)
- Armed Forces Veteran
- Asylum Seeker
- Care Experienced
- Caring responsibilities
- Childcare needs
- Criminal Convictions
- Homeless or affected by housing inclusion.
- Long Term health condition/ illness
- No Limited work experience.
- Refugee
- Substance-related conditions
- Lack of Transport
If you meet the criteria, you could receive the full cost of your course fee.
Apply for your No One Left Behind Grant
To access support with the fees you must register with DG Works. If you are already registered, please contact your Employment Key Worker for next steps.
Once you have completed the registration form and your eligibility has been checked someone from DG Works (part of Dumfries and Galloway Council) will contact you to ask you to provide the following evidence:
- Reside in Scotland (e.g. evidence address)
- Working Age (e.g. birth certificate)
- Right to Live & Work in the UK (e.g. evidence of benefits)
You can apply for your funding here or if you have any questions please contact 01387 260035 or email DGEmployability@dumgal.gov.uk