Shropshire Chamber of Commerce is running a government-funded project offering grant funding of up to £1,500 per person for people looking to progress their careers.

It is open to anyone living in the Shropshire Council local authority area and in employment – and candidates do not need to be a member of the Chamber.

Applicants can apply for a grant to fund or part fund a course with any provider, with many fully funded places also available through our two local delivery partners, from leadership excellence and digital marketing to medical terminology and computer aided design (CAD).

Funding for the grant is provided through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) which seeks to address local skills gaps and improve people’s job prospects.

Shropshire Chamber chief executive Ruth Ross said the scheme is open to anyone aged 16 or over, in employment, and aiming for a qualification, certificate, or licence to support the next phase of their career.

“This project aims to support people to obtain professional knowledge, technical skills, and/or work experience relevant to a particular career and occupation. By addressing local skills needs we hope to create high skill, high wage job opportunities for Shropshire people.

“It helps to boost the Shropshire economy, supports companies to retain talent, equips the workforce with new skills, and supports career progression by retraining and upskilling local people.”

Inspired Mindset based in Whitchurch, and SBC Training in Shrewsbury are offering fully funded places on certain courses including the NQual endorsed certificates in Leadership Excellence, Digital Marketing, and Gel Polish & BIAB Application with Marketing and Business Skills.

There are also fully funded places available on a Computer Aided Design course and understanding medical terminology.

Full details can be found at UKSPF Shropshire Skills Hub

For more information and to explore dates, check eligibility and register, contact UKSPF@shropshire-chamber.co.uk