Previously funded projects by Whiteside Hill Education and Training Fund
Education and training funds have been specifically set up to support individuals of all ages to access college, university or training programmes of all kinds. This funding helps individuals enhance their employment opportunities and there is an ever increasing body of evidence about the difference this funding can make.
Below are some recent examples of the courses and qualifications previously supported by this fund.
| Project | Fund | Description | Amount Awarded |
| Local resident | Whiteside Hill Education and Training Fund | To contribute to the costs of a laser tattoo removal training course | £1,500 |
| Local resident | Whiteside Hill Education and Training Fund | To cover the costs of a laptop, necessary for completion of a mental health awareness course | £500 |
| Local resident | Whiteside Hill Education and Training Fund | To cover the costs of a Transport Manager in Road Haulage (CPC) course | £1,500 |
| Local resident | Whiteside Hill Education and Training Fund | To cover the cost of a SIA Door Supervisor license | £184 |
| Local resident | Whiteside Hill Education and Training Fund | To contribute to accommodation costs whilst in the third year of a BEng (Hon) graduate Apprenticeship Engineering (Design and Manufacture) | £500 |
| Local resident | Whiteside Hill Education and Training Fund | To cover the course fees of completing an SVQ 4 in Social Services and Healthcare | £1,060 |
| Local resident | Whiteside Hill Education and Training Fund | To contribute to the cost of a laptop to aid with the completion of a BA in Design through the Open University | £500 |
| Local resident | Whiteside Hill Education and Training Fund | To cover the associated costs of completing a 'Life Skills' short course | £700 |
| Local resident | Whiteside Hill Education and Training Fund | To cover the fees for a Social Media Marketing Specialist course and a laptop | £1,434 |
| Local resident | Whiteside Hill Education and Training Fund | To contribute to travel costs associated with studying for an HND in Sports Coaching and Development | £500 |
| Local resident | Whiteside Hill Education and Training Fund | To contribute to the fees for a Professional Diploma in EFL and the 'Introduction to EFL' course | £1,500 |
| Local resident | Whiteside Hill Education and Training Fund | Towards the cost of fuel to travel to placement at a veterinary centre in Dumfries | £1,000 |
| Local resident | Whiteside Hill Education and Training Fund | To contribute to the costs associated with the second year of a joinery apprenticeship | £1,000 |
| Local resident | Whiteside Hill Education and Training Fund | To cover the course fees and associated costs of completing an Animal Assisted Therapy course | £537 |
| Local resident | Whiteside Hill Education and Training Fund | To contribute to the fees of a level 2 gum instructor course | £435 |
| Local resident | Whiteside Hill Education and Training Fund | To contribute towards costs associated with studying for an HNC in Healthcare Practice and a C1 driving licence | £1,000 |
| Local resident | Whiteside Hill Education and Training Fund | To contribute towards costs of obtaining an HGV Drivers Licence | £1,500 |
| Local resident | Whiteside Hill Education and Training Fund | To contribute towards costs of obtaining an HGV Drivers Licence | £1,500 |
| Local resident | Whiteside Hill Education and Training Fund | To contribute to the cost of driving lessons increasing access to employment opportunities | £500 |
| Local resident | Whiteside Hill Education and Training Fund | Towards the cost of travel to attend City of Glasgow College | £500 |