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The Government Apprenticeship Levy has completely altered the way Apprenticeships are funded, providing more opportunities to employers.

Funding Available:


£1000 Incentive Payment

When you hire a new apprentice aged 16-18, you could be eligible for the £1000 incentive payment. This is paid via two payments, 50% is paid after 90 days from the beginning of the apprenticeship, and the remaining is paid after 1 year. You will also be eligible if your apprentice is:

  • 19 to 25 years old with an education, health, and care plan.
  • 19 to 25 years old and they used to be in care.

What can this be used for?

It can be used to support your apprentice.

How to apply?

It will automatically be paid to you once your apprentice has completed their first 4 months of training – you will not need to apply.

Who is affected by the Apprenticeship Levy?

The Apprenticeship Levy applies to UK employers with an annual pay bill exceeding £3 million, set at 0.5% of the total pay bill. This affects approximately 2% of UK employers.

For employers who do not pay the levy, the government funds 100% of apprenticeship training costs for apprentices aged 16 to 21. For apprentices aged 22 and over, non-levy paying employers are required to contribute 5% towards the training and assessment costs, with the government covering the remaining 95%.

Non-Levy

95%-100% of Apprenticeship training fees are funded by the Government, depending upon the size of your business and the age of the apprentice.

For further information about the Government Apprenticeship Levy please click here

Call Mandy on 07528 968421 or email mkerslake@skillsgroupuk.com.

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Employ an Apprentice

The Career Development Opportunity

I just wanted to say the biggest thank you to Vanessa, my trainer. You have made my journey so much easier, I don’t know what I would have done without you. You have been amazing and helped me to achieve my qualification. You’ve guided me through every step of the way, I really appreciate it, Vanessa, you have been my rock.

Katie Shorland, Level 2 Hairdressing

I always struggled in school as I wasn’t very academic, so knew learning on the job would be a better option for me. I would find it difficult to get up for 9am but now I wake up and look forward to my day. I wanted to try a hair apprenticeship as I’ve always been interested in hairdressing, and by the end of the first week, I already loved it!

Jaimee Benson, Level 2 Hairdressing

I have developed a range of new skills through work including the technical, industry skills required for the job, to personal development such as ensuring I am always on time. The biggest change since leaving school is adjusting to the independence you gain from earning a salary. My advice to anyone thinking of doing an apprenticeship would be find what you like doing, and go for it!

Will Birch, Level 2 Bricklaying

Since starting the apprenticeship, I’ve become far more confident. In a classroom, you only interact with your classmates, but through working you develop your people skills as you interact with customers on a daily basis. At school, you are closely monitored and parented, however I am now more independent and feel grown up

Sam Collard, Level 2 Light Vehicle and Maintenance Repair

The most important thing I’ve learnt since leaving school is that there are other routes to success than just academia. I failed my GCSEs, as I never suited the school environment. Now though, I’m really enjoying my apprenticeship as I’ve discovered I learn more through hands-on practice.

Ben Freeman, Level 2 Carpentry

I would just like to thank you and your team for all the amazing work they do, you have provided me with the most invaluable experience which has helped to pave the way of my future. The work you do for young people is incredible!

Luke Kowalski, Teaching Assistant and former apprentice at Sir Robert Gefferys School