What is a training sponsorship agreement?

A training sponsorship agreement is a written agreement between you (the learner) and us (the employer) that sets out the conditions for any training we pay for you to attend. It will include details such as the cost of the training, the training provider, course title, and the expected start and end dates.

In line with the Training & Development Policy, you will be asked to complete a training sponsorship agreement for any course that costs £1000 or above per person. This must be signed by both you and your line manager prior to the training being booked and will be stored against your Oracle record. At your Line Manager’s discretion, you could also be asked to complete a sponsorship agreement for any course that costs £500 or above per person.

The agreement also sets out in what situations you may be expected to repay some of the training costs. This is called a ‘clawback clause’. The standard terms are as follows:

• If you leave the company while the course is still ongoing, or if you are still employed but abandon the course, you will be expected to repay 75% of the training costs.
• If you leave the company within 12 months after completing the course, you will be expected to repay 50% of the training costs.
• If you leave the company between 12 – 24 months after completing the course, you will be expected to repay 25% of the training costs.

The company will deduct any amount owed by an individual from the final salary payments and/or any other payments made to you by the company.

If you have any questions about training sponsorship agreements, please get in touch with the TrainWithUs team.