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Funded Courses

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If you are unemployed and actively seeking work, or have been made redundant in the last 6 months, or are under notice of redundancy, or are claiming Jobseekers Allowance, and are over 18 years old, you may be eligible to receive full funding for the following courses:

European Computer Driving License (ECDL)Word Processing *
ECDL Spreadsheet Software *
ECDL Presentation Software *
ECDL Improving Productivity Using IT *
Basic Book-keeping
Basic Sage Accounts
(* If you complete all four ECDL courses, you will receive the Full Level 2 ITQ Certificate)

Funding is provided by the European Social Fund, and the College will submit an application on your behalf if you provide us with the necessary documents.

Next Steps

To take the next step, review the following information, and then complete and submit the application documents.

Selecting a Course
Responsibilities of a Funded Student
Application Process and Documents

Selecting a course

We recommend you only enrol on courses which are suited to your current ability and previous experience, and which take you a step closer to work opportunities which are right for you.
Please download and review this self-assessment, to make the right choice.

Responsibilities of a Funded Student

It is important to understand that certain responsibilities are attached to the funding you will receive, and if you are unwilling or unable to meet these responsibilities then you should consider paying the tuition fees privately. The responsibilities are as follows;

Responsibility to Seek Work
You must actively seek work, and declare job applications submitted, interviews attended , and offers received whilst studying.
Responsibility to Inform us of Changes in Circumstances
If your circumstances change (particularly if you go back to work) you must inform us. This doesn't mean that your funded will be cut or that you will be asked to leave the training, but we are required to keep accurate records on these matters.
Responsibility to Attend Training.
As a recipient of funding, you will be receiving a substantial amount of financial support, and there is an expectation that you make the most of this opportunity.

If you fail to meet any of your responsibilities, we reserve the right to withhold your certificate and/or to provide feedback to the Jobcentre (if you are claiming Jobseekers Allowance).

Application Process and Documents

To apply for any course or multiple courses, simply

Download and complete all the documents below
Photocopy either your jobseekers allowance letter or book, or your letter of redundancy
Return them via freepost to the following address.

Rebecca French
Adult Education
Isle of Wight College
FREEPOST
Medina Way
Newport
Isle of Wight
PO30 5BR

We will review your application, enrol you onto appropriate courses, and contact to inform you of start dates.

Application Documents