Renfrewshire Business Training Support (RBTS)

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RBTS provides discretionary financial assistance towards staff training required to meet identified business growth objectives. The type of training can include, but is not limited to:

Support can be given for any face-to-face training or distance learning but, where possible, it should lead to a recognised qualification. Both individual and group training can be supported.

The training provider should be registered with the RBTS programme. If the identified provider is not already registered this can be arranged at the time of application.

The grant is paid once the training has been satisfactorily completed, training records have been provided and the training provider paid.

Level of support

• Up to 50% of training costs for employees of the business
• If there is no local training provider, then a discretionary contribution to travel and accomodation costs may be made (up to 50% of standard rail/air fares and up to £30 per night accommodation)

Eligibility

• The business must have a permanent base in the Renfrewshire council area and employ fewer than 250 employees (including employees of any parent company).
• The business must be engaged in manufacturing or business-to-business services. (Those providing a business service must be able to show that at least 30% of turnover is from outwith Renfrewshire).
• Retail businesses and businesses providing a service to the general public do not qualify for support.
• The training should relate to a specific business development objective rather than routine training.
• Support cannot be provided for training required to meet legislation (eg health and safety).
• Training which has already started does not qualify for support.

Terms and conditions

• Terms and conditions are explained in the application form.

How to apply

• You can apply online

Renfrewshire Business Training Support online application,


Find out more
For more information about RBTS or any other business support matter, please contact the Economic Development Team:

• email: econdev@renfrewshire.gov.uk
• phone: 0141 840 4040
• fax: 0141 842 5040

RBTS is part-financed by the European Union through the European Social Fund.