With Brexit on the horizon, businesses in the region have been urged to make use of the final European funding for training before it disappears.

Working in partnership with Serco, CCB (Cornwall College Business) has £1.2 million in European Social Funding (ESF), co-financed by the Skills Funding Agency (SFA) from the Skills Support for the Workforce Project, available to provide training solutions for businesses and individuals from all sectors.

Sally Foard, group director development at the Cornwall College Group, said it was an “opportunity not to be missed” and added: "As well as supporting individuals wanting to strengthen their careers, knowledge and job prospects, the programme will enable businesses to invest in staff at all levels and provide training where training budget hasn’t been able to stretch before.

“Through workshops, qualifications, bespoke training and apprenticeships, this funding will enable businesses and their workforce to gain new skills to sustain their business future.”

The funding ends in July next year and Sally reiterated the need for all companies and individuals to get in contact with CCB to claim their funding entitlement.

“As long as delivery of the support takes place in Cornwall, businesses from all sectors can take advantage of this opportunity with the programme focusing on small to medium (SME) businesses, but also with limited availability for large businesses,” she said.

Part of the Skills Support for the Workforce programme in Cornwall & the Isles of Scilly, the funding is supporting individuals aged 16 and over who are employed (including part-time), or unemployed (through recent redundancy or requiring higher level skills).

Contact CCB to claim your funding or arrange a meeting to plan the right training solution for your business on 0800 731 7594, email hello@ccbtraining.co.uk or visit ccbtraining.co.uk.