Provider Route Overview
The Provider Route is designed to support applications from Training Providers who are currently working with a cohort of identified companies with an identified common training need requiring an immediate start. If Training Providers and businesses are able to access other resources for this training then the application will not be eligible for support from The Skills Enhancement Fund.
Training Providers will need to speak to a Commissioning Advisor to confirm eligibility prior to submission of an application.
Provider Route applications can be supported to a maximum of £60,000 and should identify 100% named demand. Applications will require employers to cover up to 50% of the training costs.
Full details are provided in the Guidance. The latest version of the Guidance and Application Form are available to download from the column on the left.
Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) Update
A reminder that training providers are required to submit a PQQ prior to an application being registered. Pre-Qualification Questionnaire's are available to download and submit from the column to the left.
If you are currently working on a Provider Route application, please contact your Commissioning Advisor for further information.
Please note that providers who have had a PQQ approved previously are not required to submit a further questionnaire until further notice.
Response to Redundancy Project Update
The Response to Redundancy Project was an interim project running until 31st July 2011 to help employees of Yorkshire and Humber organisations under threat of redundancy gain skills which will help them find future employment.
In the short time during which The Skills Enhancement Fund managed the project, over 100 individuals were able to access a wide range of training and develop new skills.
We would like to thank those training providers who expressed an interest in providing opportunities for the individuals affected and thank those who were able to assist with training.
Although this particular project funded through The Skills Enhancement Fund has come to an end, the national Response to Redundancy Programme commenced on 1st August 2011. The aim of the national programme is to assist and support individuals affected by redundancy back into employment within local labour markets with the realistic prospect of them progressing in work through Employer Responsive funded further training.
Individuals who are seeking assistance from the national programme should contact their local Next Step Service. Visit www.direct.gov.uk/nextstep or call the Next Step helpline on 0800 100 900 for more information.
Last updated 8 August 2011