Here at SCT we understand the importance of recruiting high quality talent and unlocking their potential to assist in developing skills and business growth. Hiring an apprentice is a great way to bring in fresh talent and enhance skills within your time. 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 - to check if you are a levy payer click here.

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).
• Additional grants and support for travel and accommodation available for CITB registered employers and their apprentices.

Bursaries and assistance: 

• £3,000 bursary for young people in care or care leavers undertaking apprenticeships.
• Monthly payments to training providers to support apprentices with learning difficulties or disabilities.
• Access to work support, including communication support at interviews and grants for practical workplace assistance.

Upskilling and exemptions:

• Government funding for Maths and English upskilling should your apprentice need the minimum level 2 requirements.
• Exemption from employer national insurance contributions for apprentices under 25 earning under £50,270 annually.

Levy transfers and full funding:

• You could also consider a levy transfer from another employer to fund an apprenticeship.
• For more information visit apprenticeship funding rules for employers
• 100% apprenticeship training cost covered for business with fewer than 50 employees and eligible a

Local government funding:

Potential eligibility for additional funding support from local government sources. Check with your local authority to see what is available in your area.

Care leavers:

• Your apprentice may need extra support if they are young people in care or care leavers, they may be entitled to receive the apprenticeships care leavers bursary.
• Employers can receive £1,000 for those who started their apprenticeship before 1 August 2023. This bursary is separate to the additional employer and training provider funding mentioned above.
• You can direct your apprentice towards our support centre for more information on young people in care or care leavers.

We can support you in recruiting an apprenticeship. From advertising your job position on the Government Apprenticeship Service Website, to sifting of candidates. We have already helped dozens of employers in this process and can help you bring in new talent to your organisation.