apprenticeships

Apprenticeships develop a motivated, skilled and qualified workforce. Businesses that offer apprenticeships view them as beneficial to their long-term development.

According to the British Chambers of Commerce, most businesses employ an apprentice to improve the skills base within their business.

Further information about Apprenticeships 

The Apprenticeship Journey for Employers

• Employer Journey

Apprenticeship Levy

• Pay Apprenticeship Levy - advice on paying an apprenticeship levy and how to report payments.
• Apprenticeship Levy Manual – this manual is a guide to the apprenticeship levy,  published by HMRC.

Apprenticeship Funding

• Apprenticeship funding - Guidance on how the government funds apprenticeships, including the apprenticeship levy and the online apprenticeship service.

Apprenticeship Standards

• Apprenticeship standards – the approved apprenticeship standards developed by employers.

Register of Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agencies 

Information about flexi-job apprenticeships using approved agencies.

Transferring unused apprenticeship funds to other employers

Information about transferring funds to other organisations in the apprenticeship service.

For further information, visit the Apprenticeships website.

Useful resources for individuals 
Become an apprentice - an overview for those considering becoming an apprentice.
A guide to apprenticeships - information about the opportunities and benefits of doing an apprenticeship with case studies from real apprentices.
Higher and degree apprenticeships - information for young people on the opportunities, progression and benefits of doing a higher or degree apprenticeship.