If you are currently under formal notice of redundancy, or have been made redundant within the last 6 months, you could be entitled to ReAct+ (ReAct Plus) funding to retrain or update your skills to get you into employment in the shortest time possible.
What is ReAct+ Funding?
ReAct Plus (i.e ReAct+) is a programme of funding provided by Welsh Government for people living in Wales who are facing redundancy or have been made redundant within the past 6 months.
You can receive a training award of up to £1,500 to help you get the skills and qualifications you need to boost your CV and land a job. You can train while you are job hunting or you can go on courses to get the skills you need even if you plan to become self employed eventually. ReAct+ also offers tailored solutions which may include financial support, and Personal Development Support to help remove barriers to employment, such as support with mental health, confidence building, language skills and more.
Who is eligible?
Support under the ReAct+ scheme is available for individuals who:
- Live in Wales
- Be 20 years old or over
- Have the right to live and work in the UK
In addition, you must meet at least one of the following criteria:
- 1) Under formal notice of redundancy
- 2) Been made redundant within the last 6 months
How do I apply?
Contact Us and we will put you in contact with one of our ReAct+ funding training advisers to discuss your preferred courses in greater detail and outline your next steps. If you are then happy to proceed, we will be on hand to answer any questions or queries you may have throughout the whole application process.
What support can I obtain?
The support you get is tailored specifically to you and your situation. All support is designed around getting you into employment in the shortest time possible. Under the ReAct+ scheme the following support is available:
- Up to £2,100 to help cover childcare/caring costs when you’re training
- Up to £200 of extra support towards additional costs when you’re training, including travel and accommodation
If you’re offered a job, your new employer could get funding for taking you on. The Recruitment and Training element of ReAct+ could give your employer:
- Up to £4000 towards your wages in your first year of your new job
ReAct+ Funding FAQ’s
ReAct+ offers tailored solutions which may include financial support, skills training and Personal Development Support to help remove barriers to employment, such as support with mental health, confidence building, language skills and more. ReAct+ is a new grant programme that builds on the success of previous programmes and is part of the Welsh Government’s Young Person’s Guarantee.
If you wish to apply for the ReAct Vocational Training grant, you first need to see a Careers Adviser at your local Careers Wales office. Once Careers Wales have given you your application pack, you can send this to us at [email protected], and one of our ReAct training advisers will complete the relevant forms with the courses you wish to complete. If you wish to speak to us at any point during the application process, please call 01633 256482.
The ReAct grant can provide up to a maximum of £1,500 for you to attend training courses in order to gain new skills and qualifications.
To be eligible for ReAct+ support you must be aged 18+ and be a resident in Wales with a right to live and work in the UK and either: Under formal notice of redundancy or Been made redundant or been made redundant within the last 6 months.
Yes. The ReAct+ training grant can be used on any number of courses, up to a maximum of £1500. You can also split the grant between multiple training providers.
All of NILC’s training courses can be funded using the ReAct training grant. We also have a number of training course packages available for ReAct funded customers, which can often work out better value if you are looking to complete multiple courses with us.
No. As the ReAct+ grant is Welsh Government funded, all training courses which are being funded using the grant will exclude VAT up to the maximum amount of £1500. If your course costs go above the £1500 grant this will be eligible for VAT.
If the courses you want to take cost more than the £1500 ReAct grant, you will pay the remaining balance yourself to your chosen training provider. No payments should be made to your training provider until you have received confirmation from ReAct that your application has been approved. Please note any additional amounts above the £1500 grant are eligible for VAT.
The support you get is tailored specifically to you and your situation. All support is designed around getting you into employment in the shortest time possible. ReAct+ can include: Up to £1,500 to help you get the relevant skills you need – Vocational Training Grant Up to £4,550 to help cover childcare/caring costs when you’re training Up to £500 of personal development support to help remove barriers to employment – Personal Development Support Mentoring and work experience Up to £300 of extra support towards additional costs when you’re training, including travel and accommodation