SOURCES OF FUNDING

JOB CENTRE

The Academy is often asked about funding. We always refer prospective students to their local Job Centre. Funding often depends on your current situation, whether you fit into certain criteria, where you reside, your age, etc.

PRINCE'S TRUST

If you are aged 16-25 (including up to your 26th Birthday), and not in education, training or are working less than 16 hours a week, you may be able to obtain a grant from The Prince's Trust.

You can apply for a grant online at: www.princes-trust.org.uk

Once you are a fully qualified Private Investigator with an Edexcel BTEC Advanced Diploma in Investigation Level 3, you may want to set up a business as a Private Investigator. You could apply to the Enterprise Programme. The Enterprise Programme is for people who: Have a business idea they want help to explore. Are aged 18-30. Are unemployed or working less than 16 hours a week. Live in England, Wales or Northern Ireland. You may be able to get: Advice on employment options, Business skills training, Business planning support, Start-up loan funding, Ongoing support from a volunteer business mentor, Access to specialist support, including their free legal helpline supported by DLA Piper, and if you start a business, access to a wide range of free and discounted products and services.

Futher information regarding funding can be found by following this link: https://nextstep.direct.gov.uk/Pages/home.aspx

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

ENHANCED LEARNING CREDITS (ELCAS) APPROVED LEARNING PROVIDER NUMBER 3971

FOR SERVING AND EX MILITARY PERSONNEL