Train To Gain: Government Funded Training

Train to Gain is the government-funded training and national skills initiative that financially supports  employers of all sizes, in all industries, to improve the skills of their employees in order to improve overall business performance.

Since its launch in 2006 over 100,000 companies with over 570,000 employees have registered with Train to Gain and taken advantage of the services offered. The government funding allocated to Train to Gain is set to rise to more than a billion pounds sterling, demonstrating the importance and commitment the government has placed on supporting businesses in England.

Investing in the skills of your staff can be crucial to help your business succeed, especially in economically challenging times. By taking this investment your company could soon be reaping the numerous benefits  training brings including:

• Increased levels of productivity
• Boosting competitiveness
• Increased staff motivation and efficiency
• Decreased staff turnover and recruitment costs
• Enhanced company profits

Train to Gain has  Skills Brokers who are able to offer quality-assured, impartial and independent advice to help you identify the skills needed within your business and advise on quality training courses and accredited local training providers.

Rewards has successfully secured a Train to Gain contract, which in conjunction with our substantial portfolio of training options and extensive business experience we can help you to:

• Use training to meet your short-term and long-term challenges
• Strengthen your business, ready to realise new opportunities
• Utilise the expertise of our team to complete a Training Needs Analysis for your company’s workforce
• Create a tailor-made training programme, unique to your company
• Organise and implement your training programme and monitor results
• Access all funding and grants possible to pay for your training programme

Please note,  currently Train to Gain funding is only available for employers located in England. The Rewards team in Scotland are happy to advise on other training and funding options available in Scotland. For further information on eligibility and funding please follow this link

What types of training can I access through Train to Gain?

Rewards can offer all of the below and more:

• National Vocational Qualifications
• Leadership and Management training
• Bespoke courses
• Basic skills (literacy, numeracy and English language)
• Sector specific courses e.g. Road Passenger Transport NVQs

Contact Rewards for professional advice and discover what training and funding is available to develop your workforce!

"Reap the rewards of training"