These are ideal for those of you who will be enrolling onto a long course. This is a facility that the Academy offers in order to spread the cost of your training. Interest will not be charged.

This is a new scheme offered by the Government enabling employers to develop their employees skills in order to gain a full NVQ Level 2 or 3 qualification. This enables the growth and development of the business.

The Career Development Loans can last up to two years depending on the course itself and payment can be from as little as £300 up to £8,000. No pay back is necessary until you finish the course. This money can be used for course fees, books, kits and living expenses.Whilst you are studying and for a short time afterwards you will not be required to pay any interest.

This type of loan can be obtained from most major high street banks.

In some cases there is funding available to help towards the payment of courses through SkillWorks. This can depend on the area where you live or the type of work that you do.You may get up to 60% of your course costs

Availablity through SkillWorks you must be self-employed and wanting to upgrade your skills. You also must be in a similar business that relates to the training you want ie: beauty therapy,holistics,hairdressing, nail technician,beauty consultant,salon owners etc.

For further information  go to SkillWorks website direct