Training Funding

The ReAct funding programme has now become ReAct Plus, expanding support beyond those made redundant to include a much wider range of individuals. 

Funded by the Welsh Government and available through Careers Wales, ReAct Plus offers grants and assistance to help people in Wales gain new skills and find sustainable employment.

You may be eligible if you:

• Live in Wales and are aged 18 or over
• Are unemployed (within 12 months) or under formal notice of redundancy 
• Are an ex-offender or serving your sentence in the community
• Are aged 18–24 and Not in Employment, Education or Training
• Are a Forces Migrant or Sanctuary Seeker with the right to work in the UK
   

Available support includes:

• Up to £1,500 towards vocational training
• An extra support grant of up to £300 for training-related expenses
• Help with care or childcare costs up to £4,550
• A Personal Development Support Grant of up to £500
• Employer Recruitment Support: up to £3,000 towards wages, plus additional funding for recruiting young people or those with disabilities
• Employer Training Support: 50% contribution towards job-related training (up to £1,000)
   

We offer a wide range of courses eligible for ReAct Plus funding, designed to help you gain practical skills and take the next step in your career.

The type of courses are:

· NVQ – EAL recognised qualification

· Management and Leadership (ILM)

· Project Management

· Health & Safety

· Computer Training

Should you have any enquiries regarding our courses or ReAct funding please contact Working Wales first and speak to an advisor on 0800 028 4844.

Once you have done this please feel free to contact us through 07514915188 or email 

Info@nine-training.com

You can also find our training courses that we provide on the Careers Wales website.

https://careerswales.gov.wales/contact-us 

The Flexible Skills Programme, funded by the Welsh Government and Business Wales, helps businesses in Wales upskill their workforce and drive growth. If your business is exploring new opportunities, technologies, or expansion plans, this programme could provide valuable support.

Funding may be available if your business faces skills constraints or needs to:

• Develop advanced digital skills
• Address export-related challenges 
• Fill skills gaps in Engineering and Manufacturing 
• Upskill teams in the Creative, Tourism, or Hospitality sectors
   

To qualify, your business must be based in Wales, actively trading and solvent, and committed to releasing staff to complete training by March 2024. The training should clearly enhance your team’s abilities and improve your organisation’s capacity.

For example, funding could support training in ICT skills, leadership development, or people management — helping your workforce gain the expertise needed to grow.

Final funding decisions are made at the discretion of the Welsh Government.

What are the Next Steps and Expression of Interest?:

If you think you are eligible and are interested in applying for this funding, you should go through the Business Wales Expression of Interest form and one of their Skills team will respond as soon as possible and no later than 10 working days.

You can also contact us if you are interested in undertaking any of our training using this funding. To do so you can call 07514915188, or email info@nine-training.com

Businesses of all sizes and sectors can benefit from the Apprenticeships Programme. Most training is delivered by employers in partnership with an approved training provider, who will support you throughout the process.

Employers are responsible for paying the apprentice’s salary and any additional training costs, while core training costs are funded through the Welsh Government’s Apprenticeships Programme. It’s important to connect with a training provider early on — they’ll offer guidance and help you get started.

Incentives

To encourage the recruitment of disabled apprentices, employers can access incentive payments until 31 March 2024:

• £2,000 per learner for each disabled apprentice employed 
• Limited to 10 learners per business 
• Applies to Levels 2–5 apprenticeships (not degree apprenticeships)
   

Incentives are not available for zero-hours contracts, shared apprenticeship models, or if a disability is identified after recruitment.

All incentive applications are made through your training provider.