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The Sunderland Skills and Inclusion Programme (SSIP)

The Sunderland Skills and Inclusion Programme (SSIP) is a support programme offering fully-funded training courses for businesses and employees based in Sunderland. Open, no fixed deadline.

Run by University of Sunderland · funded by UK Shared Prosperity Fund

Checked against the official page (sunderland.ac.uk) on 5 Oct 2026.

Fully-funded training courses for Sunderland businesses and employees, from one-day masterclasses to accredited courses, with bespoke options available.

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Status and deadline

Status

Open all year

Confirmed on the official page

Deadline

Open all year

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How much

fully-funded courses

Whole fund: £2,560,000, shared between applicants

Not confirmed on the official page

Who can apply

Sunderland businesses and employees can access fully-funded courses spanning a range of subject specialisms and disciplines.

Confirmed on the official page

Business size

Any size

Not confirmed on the official page

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How to apply

Email skills@sunderland.ac.uk for information about the scheme and how to apply, or visit the provider website.

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Where it is open: Sunderland

Sunderland

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Source and last checked

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