The Edge
What is The Edge
The Edge is a partnership of Cumbrian training providers that work together to deliver ESF skills contracts for the benefit of Cumbrian businesses and their workforce. RWP Training is an approved delivery partner and along with the partnership is currently delivering the Skills Support for the Workforce contract in Cumbria which has funding available until 2023.
Carlisle College is the accountable body for the contract which is funded by the European Social Fund, co-financed by the Education and Skills Funding Agency and supported by Cumbria Local Enterprise Partnership.
What's available
Funded training opportunities for Cumbria SME's and their employees to support business growth and support the achievement of higher level skills.
Support for businesses undergoing industrial restructure with funded training and employability support for staff at risk of redundancy.
Eligibility
Eligible businesses must have a base in Cumbria and employ less than 250 employees. Those who are self-employed are also eligible for support.
Employees must be aged over 16 years of age and be a resident in the UK.
Support is available for the following sectors:
Construction
Visitor Economy
Nuclear
Advanced Manufacturing
Rural Economy
Health and Social Care
Professional Services
Creative and Cultural
Logistics
Funded courses available at RWP Training
Special Education Needs
Speech, Language and Communications
Safeguarding
Team Leader
To find out more about the courses or to enroll please contact Pippa on 01228 593446 or p.waite@rwp.co.uk
If you want to find out more about The Edge please visit www.theedgeincumbria.co.uk