Time Off for Study + Training

DFES		Time Off for Study and Training Scheme
Location	National
Dates	Launch date: September 1999 The period for projects to take place is: Ongoing Deadline for applications: There is no deadline
Aims	Objective of the funding opportunity: To encourage young people to continue learning and training and to increase employers' commitment to developing younger employees.
	It aims to help the following client groups:
	The low skilled Young People	Those in work Those lacking basic skills
FRESA priorities	The funding opportunity fits with the following FRESA priorities:
	Top Priorities: Skills for employability Workforce development and in-work progression	High priorities: Future labour force Increase of take up of training by SMEs
	More information on the FRESA The following labour market factsheets contain evidence to support bids for this funding: Skills for Employability
Eligibility	Eligible organisations: Employers who have employees aged 16-18 No match funding is required
Accreditation	Organisations must have the following accreditation to bid: No accreditation is needed
Amount available	Amount of funding available: This varies according to individual circumstances but on average around £800 is available per year
Application	You will need the following documents to apply for this funding: Contact DfES for more information
Contact	For further information contact: Department for Education and Skills Young People's Policy Division Room E3a Moorfoot Sheffield S1 4PQ 0114 259 3854 info@dfes.gov.uk http://www.defes.gov.uk