You can greatly improve your career prospects by carrying out regular training. Whether you're looking to learn a completely new skill, or are simply looking to refresh and expand on your existing knowledge, there is a wide range of support available.

Individual Training Grant

If you are registered with Access2Employment you may be eligible for funding towards training and upskilling to improve your career prospects. This funding can be used towards learning a new skill, gaining a new qualification or certificate, or simply refreshing your existing skillset. 

Steps to Success

Led by Access2Employment's Wellbeing Advisers, Steps to Success is a 4- 6week programme created to support and encourage West Lothian residents to realise their potential and make positive changes for the future. Topics covered within the course include: wellbeing, empowerment and personal development, mock interview support, CV development, job searching, and more. 

For more information or to apply, please email access2employment@westlothian.gov.uk 

Economic Development Fund

Are you employed and are interested in training?  Your employer could be eligible to receive funding of up to £5000 towards training and upskilling their existing employees via West Lothian College courses. There is a wide range of courses available, suitable for employees working in a variety of different industries. Please note, your employer must apply for this on your behalf.

You can view more information and a brochure here.

To request more information, please email access2employment@westlothian.gov.uk or complete our registration form here.
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