The new government £20m business training scheme will bring new skills and business knowledge to rural areas, helping them take up new opportunities in the home and export markets.
Paterson said: “Having the right skills to run a business is crucial if budding entrepreneurs want to be successful. For too long the needs of rural business people have been overlooked. Those days are now over. Businesses in the remotest parts of the country will now have access to the best training so they can grow and help our country to compete even more in the global race.”
Defra will meet 70% of training costs through its Rural Development Programme for England with the remaining 30% met by individuals or their employers.
Subsided courses in subjects including business and management, market opportunities and information technology will be open to businesses and individuals. They will range from one-day workshops to industry-recognised qualifications and will be run on college campuses, in village halls, on farms and in business centres. The organisations providing the training will be able to tailor the courses to meet demand.
Source: Defra
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