Harthill, Eastfield and Greenrigg (HEG) Education & Training Fund

The Harthill, Eastfield and Greenrigg (HEG) Education & Training Fund was set up in 2021 and benefits those living in Harthill and Eastfield in North Lanarkshire and Greenrigg in West Lothian. The Fund is part of the main HEG Community Fund provided by the owners of the Torrance and Torrance Extension wind farms. The fund provides grants to help local people with vocational education and training opportunities using local training facilities and contribute to creating job opportunities in the local area. The course may be long term (a year or more) or shorter (1 day or even less, or taught over a period of weeks or months). By providing these grants the Fund aims to encourage and support local people to improve their skills and life chances. Applicants can be taking part in any training course or studying any subject in sectors including renewables & energy, engineering, construction, health and safety, STEM, industries which will benefit local employment including childcare, forestry, plumbing, joinery, electrician, trades, haulage, agriculture, and other education courses that enhance employability.