Employer Incentives: Hiring a New Apprentice

Since 1st of April 2024 any new 16–21-year-old  apprenticeship start will have their apprenticeship training costs fully funded (up to the funding band maximum) where they work for an employer that does not pay the apprenticeship  levy.  Your apprenticeship service account has now been updated to manage this change automatically for you.

Employers that do not pay the levy can also benefit from fully funded apprenticeship training costs (up to the funding band maximum) for apprentices aged between 22 and 24 years-old who have an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan and / or have been in the care of their local authority.

* Employers will still receive a £1,000 incentive for hiring a 16-18 year old

To set up a Digital Account, please click here

To watch a simple step by step guide on how to set up an account please click here

Levy paying employers will already have a designated Digital Apprenticeship Account. Please contact your designated Employer Engagement and Apprenticeship Specialist for further information or queries.

For further  information regarding apprenticeship funding:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apprenticeship-funding

Link to gov website on how to register and use the service.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/manage-apprenticeship-funds

If you have any questions about any of the above, please contact our Employer Engagement Manager Daniel on t: 01772 225743 m: 07971511537 e: dcrumblehulme@preston.ac.uk