IN THE SPOTLIGHT: EDUCATION & TRAINING
DIGITAL FUTURE FIRST PROGRAMME AVAILABLE
Northamptonshire-based Learning and Skills Academy CIC is proud to be part of a regionwide, free-to-use project called Digital Future First. The project is helping SMEs in the area to access
grants, funded training programmes and a range of financial incentives that help businesses grow, upskill existing employees and provide employment opportunities for the next generation in these difficult times. Learning and Skills Academy CIC managing director
Tony Knaggs said: “Digital Future First offers SMEs guidance and support to help them understand what is available. It helps them access up to £1,500 for each placement through the Kickstart Scheme, up to £4,000 per Apprenticeship provided, up to £3,000 grant in match funding and £1,000 for each trainee placement offered. “There is also a range of support available to upskill
existing staff and help them gain valuable qualifications – many of which are fully funded. “We also help with accessing advice and support for
entrepreneurs and self-employment, funded one-to- one business advice, webinars and workshops, access to business start-up services and specialist social enterprise support for new organisations. “Whilst there is some eligibility criteria for these
programmes, since starting the project over 60 SMEs have so far taken up the opportunity to find out more about Digital Future First.” To find out more and how the project, visit
https://digitalfuturefirst.co.uk and register. There are no
Learning and Skills Academy CIC’s managing director Tony Knaggs is interviewed by the BBC in Wellingborough
charges for the services as Digital Future First is part- funded by the European Social Fund.
For more information about the Learning and Skills Academy CIC visit
www.learningandskillsacademy.org.uk
GRADE SUCCESS FOR COLLEGE
Staff and students at Moulton College are celebrating a 99.8% pass rate for vocational exams sat this year. A total of 370 students sat
488 papers in Animal Welfare, Business, Land-based subjects and Sport and 67% achieved a merit or distinction grade. John O’Shea, vice principal, curriculum said: “These amazing results are testament to the hard work and resilience shown by all our students and staff through this difficult time.” The college is also
celebrating excellent results for students who resat their GCSE English and maths exams in November. All students who do not achieve a grade 4 (C) in their GCSE English or maths while at school study these subjects alongside their main qualification at college. Moulton College students achieved a 99% pass rate in GCSE English and 100% pass rate in GCSE maths with 52% and 23% of students achieving higher grades.
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