Low Carbon Skills Fund

26th August 2011

The Low Carbon Skills Fund gives Scottish businesses with up to 250 employees the opportunity to apply for up to £12,500 towards employee training costs.

It provides funding for up to 25 episodes of training provides 50% of training costs, up to a maximum of £500 per episode By increasing expertise in this growth area we can harness the opportunities offered by our natural resources to make Scotland a world leader in sustainable energy.

We have detailed a list of the types and levels of training that are eligible for support. These include training in:
Renewable energy, low carbon technologies and microgeneration
Energy efficiency, environmental and clean technologies
Waste management and reuse
Reducing carbon in supply and energy management

The Fund cannot be used for statutory training, such as F Gas training, however it can be used for training relevant to emerging legislation in the low carbon sector. See programme guidance for details.

How to apply
Download the Low Carbon Skills Fund application form and guidance.
http://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk/media/570250/full_low_carbon_app_form_8july_enabled.pdf

Once you have completed the form return it to: lowcarbonskillsfund[AT]sds.co.uk
For full details of the programme and application process please see the application form and guidance document.