Saturday, December 6, 2025

North Lincolnshire residents and businesses offered opportunity to undertake free training courses

North Lincolnshire residents and businesses are being offered the opportunity to undertake a variety of training courses that are fully funded through a brand-new program.

1000 Futures is a skills program designed to empower people and businesses in North Lincolnshire with the opportunity to retrain, upskill, and unlock their full potential.

Cllr Rob Waltham, leader of North Lincolnshire Council, said: “Whether you’re a resident in search of new qualifications or a business looking to enhance the skills of your workforce, these courses are a great opportunity to assist people in their career journey.

“This is a program that has been designed to provide vital skills and qualifications that are in high demand across a variety of industries. They can boost business productivity, enhance staff skills, increase employability, and help individuals obtain new qualifications.

“I would urge local people and businesses to take full advantage of this offer and secure their place before it is too late.”

Some of the courses on offer include wind turbine training, bespoke electrical, scaffolding and industrial, Forklift licence, welding, mechanical and electrical engineering, painting and decorating and more.

These fully funded courses, delivered through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), are offered free of charge to both employed and unemployed participants.

To be eligible for this program, you must be 19 years or older, live or work in North Lincolnshire, and be eligible to work in the UK.

 

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