Hiring an apprentice is a great way to bring in fresh talent and enhance skills within your team. Whether you are a large organisation or a small business, government funding is available for apprenticeships.
The amount you get depends on whether you pay the apprenticeship levy or not, learn more on funding an apprenticeship.
In addition to covering the apprenticeship training costs, you might also have access to additional support, including:
Government support:
- £1,000 incentive for businesses hiring apprentices aged under 19, or up to 25 for care leavers or those with an education, health and care plan (EHCP)(https://www.gov.uk/access-to-work)
- Additional grants and support for travel and accommodation available for CITB registered employers and their apprentices.