Free Courses For Jobs

If you're looking to progress your career, or try something new, the "Free Courses For Jobs" scheme allows you to gain a level 3 qualification in order to help you on the way to developing your career. Courses are available across a number of subject areas.

 

Eligibility

All of our Free Courses For Jobs courses are subject to eligibility which can be found below:

For those who live within WMCA area:

  • You must be aged 19 or over as of 31st August 2024 within the 2024-2025 funding year.
  • You are studying your first full Level 3 qualification approved under the Free Courses for Jobs (FCFJ) scheme.
  • Adults aged 24 and over who are unemployed or earning low wages (even if they already hold a full Level 3 qualification or higher) are still eligible for FCFJ funding.
  • The low wage threshold is £32,000

For those who live outside the WMCA area:

  • You must be aged 19 or over as of 31st August 2024 within the 2024-2025 funding year.
  • You are enrolled on a Level 3 qualification approved under the Free Courses for Jobs (FCFJ) scheme.
  • You meet the eligibility criteria by earning below the £25,000 threshold

You may also be able to get help to pay for childcare, travel and other costs - for more information on this please speak to our finance team who will be able to help you.

View our Free Courses for Jobs starting from January 2025.

 

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