New training initiative for UK footwear and textile sectors
As part of a wider bid to stem the decline in
Called Fast Forward, the programme is described as giving manufacturers direct access to skills training to support changes to their businesses. Under the scheme, companies will be eligible for grants covering 75% of their training costs, up to a maximum of £10,000. DTI says approximately 50 employers in the sector will initially receive support through the scheme.
Fast Forward is being piloted by Skillfast-UK, the industry Sector Skills Council, in partnership with the DTI, the Learning and Skills Council (LSC), Small Business Service (SBS) and the DfES.
