Skills Boost for Business Growth programme

Small grant scheme for local businesses in the Lisburn and Castlereagh area to support industry-related training

Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council has launched the Skills Boost for Business Growth programme which aims to improve employment opportunities by offering entry level positions or upskilling opportunities through training.

Through the programme, businesses in the Lisburn and Castlereagh area could receive up to £2,000 of grant support to train their team, up to £500 per employee for a maximum of four employees in a business.

Benefits of the programme:

• obtain training for your staff/employees at no cost or lower cost to your business
• offer training opportunities to your staff and employees to upskill and enhance their employability
• provide Industry specific training at a time and date that suits your business
• support the growth of your business by investing in your staff
• provide training for your staff to progress in their career and therefore create entry level positions

To be eligible for the programme, your business must employ one or more members of staff excluding the business owner.

Find out more and apply for the Skills Boost for Business Growth programme.

First published 30 October 2024