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Old 10th February 2009 | 09:39
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Hi, Just wondered (probably a very silly question) is anyone aware of any grants etc available to assist with further training for a CPL(H) holder.
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Old 10th February 2009 | 10:04
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If you find any, can you let me know!!
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Old 10th February 2009 | 10:19
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Dont know of any grants, but you may be able to get a CDL (Career Development Loan)

You would have to look into it, but the school has to be a CDL approved provider or something. i.e. I beleive you can't just apply for the loan and then take the money where you like..... Has to go to a school approved by the CDL provider.
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Old 10th February 2009 | 11:24
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There are a few around, but you generally have to be 25 or younger. If you're female, there are a few more, but again for kiddies only.

If you're older, then apparently the assumption is that you can afford to pay your own way. Obviously, CDLs are not age-restricted.

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Old 10th February 2009 | 12:13
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I'd be interested to hear of any for under 25's.... I mean actual grants not loans
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Old 10th February 2009 | 13:13
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When I trained.....I secured a CDL from Barclays, the previous poster is correct in saying that you have to go to an approved training provider, you have to fill in the form with them, to then submit it to the bank, I dont recall of any age restriction, as I was 27 at the time, the money then goes to the school to be held in a client deposit account, that the school must have!
the total amount available is £8k which isn't a lot in the grand scheme of things, considering i spent £50k.....
I would recomend while the job market is so pant's, raise some money by buy cheap houses from auctions and doing them up to sell for a small profit, after about two years you may have enough to complete your training debt free (somewhat)!!!!
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Old 10th February 2009 | 13:17
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R44 - have you tried googling it? I'll give you a clue; Dennis Kenyon and GAPAN.

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Old 10th February 2009 | 17:40
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Whirls, thought Dennis Kenyons scholarship was ppl(h)? And also didnt think he was doing it anymore......

Just looked at GAPAN, thanks, I see they offer Rotary FI rating grant, bet it aint easy to get but will be worth a try.

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Old 11th February 2009 | 08:28
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There are also some Air League bursaries for youngsters. As Whirlygig says, spending a few hours with a search engine and making some phone calls reveal all sorts of opportunities.
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Old 11th February 2009 | 10:17
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A government CDL will give you a maximum of £8000 I think, might have changed since I last checked it out.

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