Funding
There a selection of Government initiatives in place to encourage employers and learners to train and up skill.
To find out if you are eligible for any funding contact Proskills.
For apprentices aged between 16 and 18, in England and Wales, the Government might fully fund the training costs of an Apprenticeship programme. Where the apprentice is 19 or over, employers are expected to make a contribution towards the cost of training. The contribution does not necessarily have to be a cash payment but can be other contributions that reduce the cost of delivery.
The exact amount of funding available depends on the exact framework that is taken.
Current initiatives for Apprenticeships
England
Apprenticeship Grant
The National Apprenticeship Service will provide up to 5,000 Apprenticeship Grants, with a value of £2,500 to encourage employers to take on unemployed 16-17 year olds as apprentices.
To find out more click here.
Wales
Young Recruits Programme
If you haven’t taken on an apprentice in the past, or are willing to take on more apprentices than you ordinarily would, you may be able to get a £50 a week wage subsidy for twelve months.
To find out more click here.
Scotland
Modern Apprenticeship
Skills Development Scotland funds training providers to deliver Modern Apprenticeships to employers and employees. In 2010/11 the focus for funding is on 16-19 year old candidates, with limited funding to candidates outwith this age range.
To find out more, contact Linda McCourt.
Northern Ireland
ApprenticeshipNI incentives
Employer incentives are available from £500 to £1,500. To find out more click here.
ApprenticeshipsNI are fully funded by Department for Employment and Learning and currently open to all ages of employees who are employed for a minimum of 21 hours per week