Cheshire College offers a range of free courses designed to provide adults to enhance their professional skills and career prospects through the ‘Free Courses for Jobs’ government programme. For those eligible, we aim to provide access to new opportunities without the financial barriers to achieving your career goals. Find out if you’re eligible and the courses available.
Government-funded courses (if eligible) to help you learn new skills without the financial strain
Learn in-demand skills sought after by employers to stand out in the job market
Progress further in your current industry which has potential for higher-paying roles
Completion of a course in this programme will provide you with a Level 3 qualification
At Cheshire College, we understand that learning pathways are different for everybody and that’s why we aim to make education more accessible. Free Courses for Jobs is a fully funded government programme to provide eligible adults 19+ with the opportunity to access Level 3 qualifications at no cost. We provide courses that target specific sectors where skills are in high demand such as digital skills, business, healthcare and construction so that adult students can gain valuable and relevant qualifications.
If you are 19+, earn less than £25,000 and don’t already hold a Level 3 qualification, you might be eligible for a fully funded course within the ‘Free Courses for Jobs’ programme at the College. Please get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk to clarify your eligibility.
If you are an adult who is over the age of 19 years old
If you are earning less than £25,750 or if you are not in employment
If you don't have A Levels, VTQs or any other Level 3 qualification
01270 654638
01244 656455
You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.
Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.