Funding
Wales is currently in receipt of the European Structural Funds programme.
Certain areas of Wales are categorised into programmes according to their circumstances and needs. Objective One areas include Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, Neath Port Talbot, Swansea, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Merthyr Tydfil, Blaenau Gwent, Torfaen, Rhondda Cynon Taff. Objective Three areas include Cardiff, Newport, Vale of Glamorgan and Monmouthshire. Computeraid is able to access the European Social Fund and offer free computer and business skills training through these funds.
By the training being part-financed by the European Social Fund we are able to offer it for free to eligible companies and their staff. For more details on the free computer courses visit the Schedule Courses section of the site and look for Business Skills and Funded Training. Alternatively ring our ESF Project Officer on 0800 183 2040 for further details or email freecourse@computeraidwales.com.
Individual Learning Accounts Wales
Other funding can be accessed to assist companies paying for our commercial courses. Funding from Individual Learning Account Wales scheme can help unemployed graduates or those working with fewer qualifications. For more information on this scheme visit the ILA Wales website at http://www.ilawales.co.uk.
Graduate Opportunities Wales
Graduates working for Small to Medium Enterprises in Wales may also be able to access funding to put towards training. For more details on this scheme contact Graduate Opportunity Wales at http://www.gowales.co.uk or phone 0845 225 60 50.
ReAct Funding
Are you about to be made redundant or have you been made redundant in the last six months? ReAct can help! ReAct, the redundancy action fund, is a package of support to help you gain new skills, overcome obstacles and improve your chances of returning to work following redundancy. The ReAct fund can contribute up to £2,500 towards the cost of vocational training courses. You can call us at Computeraid for advice on your training options or contact your local Careers Wales office for further information on freephone 0800 100 900 or visit www.careerswales.com.
Opportunity Wales
SMEs requiring help with developing websites and e-commerce solutions can seek the support of Opportunity Wales. Opportunity Wales has provided expert e-commerce advice and support to over 10,000 SMEs in the Objective 1 and 2 areas of Wales. For further information and to check eligibility please visit www.opportunitywales.co.uk or call the contact centre on 0845 8500 888.
