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Executive
pays for adults to
learn computer skills
Adults in Scotland are to be offered
up to £100 to make the most of their
computer skills..
 Adults
in Scotland are to be offered up to £100 to make the most of their computer
skills,
announced Deputy Minister for Lifelong Learning Allan Wilson today.
The Executive's Individual Learning Account (ILA) Scotland scheme already
offers low income
learners up to £200 a year to pay for courses to help them get back into
work, but the scheme has been rolled out to provide IT course funding of up
to £100 a year to other adults in Scotland, regardless of income.
The scheme is not available to any adults who are not "ordinarily resident"
in Scotland.
Wilson commented: "The roll-out of ILA Scotland is good news for adult
learners in Scotland, all of whom can use ILA Scotland funds to pay for
courses that will help develop their skills, interests and opportunities."
"ILA Scotland has already opened up opportunities for thousands of people on
lower incomes who previously would have faced financial barriers to
learning. However, the Executive recognises the
benefits of learning for everyone, regardless of their age or social
background."
"Scotland's economy is growing and it is our top priority to ensure this
growth continues. We have to ensure that individuals are equipped to meet
the ever-changing skills needs of the modern
economy."
Scottish Trades Union Congress Deputy General Secretary Grahame Smith said:
"This will bring much-needed funding for learning opportunities to many
individual trade union members in Scotland.
It will also strengthen the role that many trade unions and union learning
representatives have in the promotion and support for learning in workplaces
throughout Scotland."
Since the ILA Scotland scheme targeted at low income learners was launched
last December, over 9,000 people have signed up to the programme.
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