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Voluntary Sector North West
St. Thomas Centre
Manchester
M12 6FZ
Tel: 0161 276 9300
Fax: 0161 276 9301
Email: info@vsnw.org.uk
Third Sector GTA awarded £300,000
12 January 2010
The tender submitted in the summer to the National Apprenticeship Service for the establishment of a Third Sector Group Training Association (GTA) has met with some success. The Association has been allocated £300,000 to be utilised by the end of March 2010 to develop the initiative.
- Overcoming negative perceptions of apprenticeships by the sector and supporting Skills-Third Sector in the development of appropriate apprenticeship frameworks that meet the needs of the sector.
- Promoting the benefits of apprenticeships to third sector employers through a range of events and media.
- Establishing the Group Training Association as a legal entity and, crucially, putting plans in place for its ongoing development and sustainability beyond March 2010.
- Enabling Third Sector providers to deliver apprenticeships.
- Providing/creating some apprenticeship bursaries to support Third Sector organisations in employing an apprentice, as paying a salary can be a significant barrier to many organisations.
Featured Event
The Health White Paper Consultation
CONSULTATION FULLY BOOKED
The White Paper on Health has the potential to create one of the biggest changes to the structure and function of the NHS since its creation in 1948. Within the White Paper there are 5 consultations which are all open until early October. Although the ‘what’ in the White Paper has largely been decided, the ‘how’ is very much still being shaped.
Featured News
Influencing the Spending Review - update
Latest updates for the departmental structural reform plans available
Future North West consultation now open
A document outlining the agreed strategic priorities of the North West based on the Regional Strategy consultation work over the last two years is now open for consultation until 8 October 2010.
VSNW's response to Lottery Shares Consultation
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport have proposed a potential £750m reduction in Big Lottery Funding to VCS groups over the next five years
Events & Trainings
VSNW’s list of events & training opportunities for VCS groups in the North West
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport have proposed a potential £750m reduction in Big Lottery Funding to VCS groups over the next five years
