It’s not only children that are going “back to school” – highways and transport professionals can now also apply for funding to learn something new to add to their highways and transport expertise.
Transport charity Rees Jeffreys Road Fund has launched a new grant scheme to help address significant skills gaps in the highways and transport sector. Ready for the Future grants are intended to support the successful future development of our roads by funding existing highways or transport
professionals to acquire skills that will be necessary for highways in the future.
Rees Jeffreys Road Fund is looking to provide financial support to around five highways or transport professionals each year. Grants are available to fund study to grow or acquire skills currently in short supply or under-developed in the sector. The grants are aimed at excellent candidates who would not
normally be able to afford to study or have study funded by their employer.
Applicants can apply for a grant to cover the cost of course fees, up to the value of £10,000. There is no “prescribed” list of courses that could be funded, rather the Trustees are interested in applicants justifying their proposed course of study in terms of its future impact and potential benefit for the
highways and transport sector.
The closing date for applications for a Ready for the Future grant is 5pm Friday 4th October 2024. Just a few weeks away. For full details about how to apply visit the Rees Jeffreys Road Fund website.
Chair of the Trustees Ginny Clarke said, “At Rees Jeffreys Road Fund we believe roads really matter to all of us, whether we’re making journeys as drivers, passengers, walkers or wheelers. The professionalism, knowledge and expertise of those working in the highways and transport sector is therefore vital to ensure that roads work well for everyone.”
“We are keen to continue the life work of our founder William Rees Jeffreys by supporting today’s highways and transport professionals to acquire the skills necessary to improve the long-term capability in the sector, and ensure our roads are fit for the future. If you are a dedicated highways or transport
professional, whatever stage of your career, we’re interested in hearing from you about the new skills you could acquire that would boost your contribution to highways or transport for the future.”
