The Welsh Government are criticised for many things including the funding of training and skills development which has obviously taken on greater importance given the current economic climate. However in my opinion the Welsh Government cannot be criticised in this arena particularly when compared to the provision of grants and funding for training in Engand by the UK government.
The Welsh Government have been forward thinking in this repsect particularly in the field of enhancing Leadership and Management (ELMS) Skills. The ELMS programme is funded by the Welsh Government and the European Social Fund with the intention of supporting business growth. The programmes contribute towards the improvement and support for development skills within Welsh companies and organisations.
Programmes introduced by the Welsh Government include the following.
1. Enhancing Leadership and Management Programme
The enhancing leadership and management programme includes the following:-
- Support from a centre of excellence for Leadership and Management training needs
- Leadership and management workshops
- Workforce development with leadership and management Wales training eligible for 50% funding
- Access to the sector leadership fund
- Management diagnostic programme
- Mentoring and coaching skills training
2. Work-Based Training
- Apprenticeships
- Modern skills diplomas
3. Skills Growth Wales
- £30m extension to the scheme until March 2015 offering training support to companies in Wales
4. Redundancy Action Scheme (ReAct) II
- Programme of funding for training for people living in Wales who are facing redundancy or for employers who are downsizing their business or recruiting staff.
This is comprehensive list and for more information on these Welsh Government initiatives click here.
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