Need help with the costs of training?

Help for Individuals

Help for Employers

Help for Individuals

If you are 16 or over and living in Scotland, you could get up to £200 towards the cost of learning with a learner account from ILA Scotland.

ILA Scotland accounts are available if you are interested in learning something new or brushing up your skills. There is a wide range of courses to choose from and you can study with any approved ILA Scotland learning provider, including learning centres, local colleges, universities and private training companies.

Q: How can I pay using an ILA?

A: Let us know at the time of booking and we will check to see whether the course is eligible for this and register your booking with ILA (Scotland).  On the training day, please bring your ILA token with you and hand it in to us.  We will then invoice you for any remaining payment after the course.

Train Shetland is a registered Individual Learning Account (ILA) approved centre.  
To request an Application Pack, or to find out more about ILA (Scotland), please visit www.ilascotland.org.uk or call their helpline free on 0808 100 1090

ILA Scotland is a Scottish Government scheme that helps you pay for learning that you can do at a time, place, pace and in a way to suit you. It’s for people who have an income of £22,000 a year or less, or who are on benefits.

Help for Businesses / Employers

The Shetland Business Growth Training Scheme (2010 - 2012) is run by the SIC Economic Development department and may be able to help with training costs. The aim of the scheme is to increase the skills of the workforce within Shetland SMEs to encourage growth and increase competitiveness by targeting the following general and specific skills development:

ICT and knowledge-based activities
Renewable energy
New methods of working
Multi-skilled activities
Value adding activities
Efficiency on business operations
Managerial training

Please click here for further details of the Shetland Business Growth Training Scheme You can also contact the Business Gateway service by e-mailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   or by phoning 01595 745945.

Skills Development Scotland also has funding opportunities available for training through their Flexible Opportunities Training Scheme. 


 
Train Shetland – Developing Skills provides wide ranging training in Shetland to meet the local workforce needs. Training can range from short half-day courses to accredited courses taking place over a few weeks. We can develop bespoke courses to meet specific needs. Our aim is to offer a quality training experience, which is value for money and will have a lasting benefit to individuals and their employers.