UTASS aims to provide training locally and at the best possible price to participants.
We work together with funders and partners to develop and promote opportunities to help people living and working across the dales, to access funding towards their training ambitions.
We are aware of the following opportunities which may be of interest:
Weardale Rural Training Project
Thanks to support from Weardale Action Partnership, funding is available via UTASS to part- fund training for people living or working in Weardale.
Funding has already helped trainees access a variety of opportunities including
Lantra Chainsaw, Tractor Driving, Quad Bike, Safe Use of Pesticides, Transport of Livestock and Mastering Medicines, but the opportunities are endless as long as you can tell us how the training will help you with your existing or future employment.
For further information get in touch with Julia on 01833 641010 or email julia@utass.org
Teesdale Branch NFU
Teesdale Branch NFU members and their families can access 50% funding for training courses up to a maximum of £250. They need to e-mail Alan Medd alanmedd@icloud.com with details of the course they are planning to attend and quoting their membership number.
Please note: Trainees should have been an NFU member for a minimum of two years or are direct family members or employees of someone who has been a Barnard Castle branch NFU member for a minimum of two years.
Once eligibility is confirmed by the NFU, trainees should approach training providers, such as UTASS, to explore what is available and get booked in.
When training has been completed the NFU member should e-mail Alan Medd a receipted invoice from the trainer and provide bank details for reimbursement.