SMEs get £30m through Train to Gain

The Government has increased the funding for small to medium enterprise through the Train to Gain scheme from £4 million to £30m.

The news is part of an investment programme announced by the secretary of state for innovation, universities and skills, John Denham. The increase in investment will see more than £11 billion a year in total spent on education, employment and training.

Since its launch in 2006, Train to Gain has helped more than 52,000 employers and enabled over 240,000 employees to undertake training.

Dealers can get in contact with Train to Gain through its website www.traintogain.gov.uk or call 0800 015 55 45.