April 29th 2021 - We are not currently taking any new applications. We have reached our allocation and are awaiting further funding.

Are you eligible for funding?

A Personal Learning Account is a new initiative from Welsh Government that has been introduced to address two growing issues; the barriers preventing learning in adulthood and the rising skill shortages currently facing priority sectors.

A Personal Learning Account could provide you with the opportunity to develop your career or move to a sector that can offer you the chance to develop and progress, while also providing a route out of in-work poverty and underemployment.

Why a PLA?

Fully funded, flexible, part-time training and qualifications
Progress in your career
Change employment sector
Improve your employment prospects by retaining your role or securing improved employment

Eligibility

Aged 19+
Earning under £26,000 PA
Currently working for agency or on Zero hour contracts
Currently furloughed (with any salary)
At risk of redundancy

Courses

Personal Learning Account Course List

Dementia Awareness Training, delivered by TLC for Coleg Sir Gar

"....the training will have a long term effect on those who took the course as we all learned a lot about Dementia and we can all now understand this disease a lot better, along with being more aware of the signs and symptoms that dementia presents. It will also help all carers to provide better person centered care for our service users."

Paul Watts, Care Team Leader. CDA Care, Swansea

South West and Mid-Wales Regional Priority Areas

Advanced Materials, Manufacturing and Engineering
Construction
Creative Industries
Digital and Technology
Financial and Professional
Food and Landbased
Health, Social and Childcare
Hospitality, Retail, Leisure and Tourism