2007-2013 Programmes : ESF Priority 3 - Improving Access to Lifelong Learning
Priority 5 - Strategic Skills Pipeline
The remainder of unallocated funds from ESF Priorities 1, 2, and 3 have been transferred into a new Priority 5, the main focus of which is to be link needs and opportunities at a local level through local strategic skills pipelines. Further information can be found on ESF Priority 5 page of this website.
Please note that at present there are no plans for any further open calls for new funding applications for the Lowlands and Uplands Scotland 2007-2013 ERDF and ESF Programmes with the exception of Priority 3 ERDF.
The Programme Monitoring Committee will consider options to maximise the use of remaining funds and any under-spends at a future meeting. When utilised, it is envisaged that funds will be further targeted to add value to Scottish Government policy priorities, and the Managing Authority will liaise with key stakeholder organisations to commission eligible projects.
Priority 3
The aim of the Priority was to widen access to post-school lifelong learning, particularly for key client groups.
The focus of support was projects that offered new and innovative ways of attracting into learning people who have been disillusioned by early educational experience or who face barriers to learning - either social, cultural, caring or financial barriers. Target groups are different for this Priority from the eventual beneficiaries, and included:
- Personnel in public and private training /education bodies providing access to lifelong learning and support services to key client groups
- Voluntary sector/social economy organisations
- Agencies working with employers, particularly SMEs
- The Scottish Qualifications Authority, schools, HE institutions, FE institutions and the Scottish Funding Council
- Community learning and development centres and local community organisations
- Professional bodies
- Employers, their representative bodies, the Scottish Trades Union Congress, trade unions and workers' organisations
