Training Grants

EGF Training Grants pay fees for approved courses in private education and training companies.  Approved courses lead to recognised qualifications that are relevant to pursuing employment in sectors where there are reasonable chances of getting a job or evidence of skills shortages.

In general, approved courses fall into two categories:

• courses recognised and accredited by the Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC); and,
• courses recognised and accredited by the Higher Education and Training Awards Council (HETAC).

The maximum EGF Training Grant in the case of courses accredited by FETAC is €3,000.  A list of FETAC accredited providers can be found here. In the case of courses accredited by HETAC the maximum grant is €5,000.  A list of HETAC accredited providers can be found here. In all cases the grant is made payable to the institute, college, or company providing the training course.

To qualify for an EGF Training Grant as a redundant Talk Talk worker, you must identify a course that leads to a recognised qualification and which you can complete before the end of February 2014.

If you wish to apply for an EGF Training Grant please complete the online application form available at www.egf.ie/tg. To complete this form you will need your EGF Eligibility Number provided in the notification letter sent to you by the Department of Education and Skills.

If you need assistance in completing this form please call the may be made to the FÁS EGF Unit in Waterford on 051-862907. EGF Training Grants pay fees for approved courses in private education and training companies.  Approved courses lead to recognised qualifications that are relevant to pursuing employment in sectors where there are reasonable chances of getting a job or evidence of skills shortages.