Workforce North Co-Investment Fund - Grants

Purpose

The Workforce North Co-Investment Fund is a partnership between the public and private sectors to help grow the workforce across the Highlands.

This is an investment in our people, businesses and communities and works with employers to:

  • address skills gaps
  • recruit and retain talent
  • create high-quality career opportunities
Eligibility

The fund is open to employers operating across Highland, including:

  • micro businesses
  • small and medium-sized enterprises
  • supply chain businesses supporting major projects
  • local authority arm's-length external organisations
  • facilities management services
Guidance

Funding can be used to:

  • train existing employees
  • recruit and develop new talent
  • support unemployed people into work

This includes opportunities to:

  • upskill existing employees
  • reskill workers for new roles or sectors
  • support people into employment
  • address skills shortages in priority industries
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