Financing options for training at Kenneth Smit
There are often more ways to finance your training than you think.
Do you want to develop, grow, or retrain? There are often more ways to finance your training than you might think. Below, you'll find an overview of the most important financing options at Kenneth Smit, based on the most current regulations.
Through your employer
Many employers are keen to invest in employee development. Options include:
- Personal training budget (POB)
- Training scheme via HR or manager
- Substantiated training plan within the team or project
Want to know the best way to approach this? We're happy to advise you on the options and how to discuss them with your employer.
UWV trajectory for job seekers
Are you looking for work and following a program through the UWV? In many cases, you can take a training course with Kenneth Smit free of charge. The UWV will reimburse the costs if the training contributes to your job prospects.
- For whom: Job seekers with a UWV trajectory
- Method: In consultation with your UWV advisor, you choose a suitable training course
- Reimbursement: Fully possible through the UWV
- More information: UWV – Training opportunities
SLIM scheme for SMEs
Do you work in an SME? Then you may be eligible for the SLIM scheme: a subsidy for learning and development in SMEs.
- For whom: SMEs, partnerships, large companies in agriculture/hospitality
- What is reimbursed: Education, training, career paths, learning-to-learn projects
- Reimbursement: Up to 80% subsidy
- To request: RVO – SLIM scheme
- More information: Central government – ​​SLIM scheme
Teacher grant (for teachers in education)
Are you a teacher in primary, secondary, vocational, or higher education? Then you can receive a Teacher Grant to support a program that contributes to your professional development.
- Training costs reimbursed up to a fixed maximum
- Partially co-finance travel expenses and study materials
- Free up time through school (contribution to replacement costs)
- Your training must be provided by a recognized provider
- More information & requests: DUO – Teacher Grant
- Prerequisites: DUO – Teacher Grant Terms and Conditions
School leadership grant for secondary education (for secondary school leaders)
Are you a school principal or team leader in secondary education? Then you can apply for the School Leaders Grant for Secondary Education: a grant for your professional development as a school leader.
- Training costs up to a maximum of €45.000
- Study materials and travel expenses
- Replacement costs so that you can follow the training during working hours
- Applications from 9 months before the start of your training
- More information & requests: School leadership grant for secondary education
Self-pay – payment in installments possible
Are you paying (partly) yourself? Then there are options to make it accessible:
- Payment in 3 or 6 installments (ask about the options)
Other subsidies and regulations
Depending on your situation, there are regional or sectoral subsidies, such as:
- Training and development funds (contact your industry organization or sector fund)
- Specific subsidies for certain professions or sectors (see also: Central government – ​​Subsidies and regulations)
personal advice
Want to know which option best suits your situation? Contact us for free, no-obligation advice.
Terms and conditions and application procedures are subject to change. We are happy to advise you on the current options and guide you through the application process.
Working together on top-level teams
Ready to take your team to the next level? Kenneth Smit is the expert in the field of results-oriented training for companies. With a rock-solid reputation in sales, management, communication and personal development, every in-company training really makes an impact. No standard teaching material, but customization - with an eye for the individual and the bigger picture. Learning and growing, directly visible in practice. Success by doing.