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Learning Agreement

  • Do you have any 16 or 17 year old employees not doing accredited training?
  • Want to improve the productivity, skills and motivation of your young employees?
  • Want to increase the competitiveness of your company and invest in upskilling your young workforce?
Interested?
  • Free and flexible training is provided using local Training Providers approved by the Learning and Skills Council.
  • Training of 30 hours or more can be provided on your premises or at an approved training centre.
  • Connexions Learning and Skills Brokers will work with you and your employee to achieve their agreed goal.
  • On successful completion of the agreement you will be eligible for a £250 bonus, paid into your account (De Minimis rules apply).
To speak to your local Connexions Learning and Skills Broker, see our Contact Us section.

Case Studies

C wants to be a fire-fighter, and is completing an Adult Literacy and Numeracy qualification at 5 The Quay through North Devon College on a Tuesday afternoon, via a Learning Agreement.

B is completing an NVQ in Agriculture through Duchy College via a Learning Agreement. The assessor visits every 2 weeks and B finds this way of learning flexible. B is able to be assessed whilst carrying out everyday duties.