Are you interested in taking on an Apprentice?
The Government is committed to significantly increasing the quantity and quality of apprenticeships in England to reach 3 million starts through their 2020 vision and from April 2017, any UK employer, in any sector, with a pay bill of more than 3 million per year is liable to pay the Apprenticeship Levy. For non-levy payers, apprenticeships will be funded through co-investment between the employer and the Government (funding ratios are subject to change).
Click on our helpful guide to Apprenticeship Funding:
You can find out more information about Apprenticeship Funding by visiting the following websites:
There may also be Local Authority Grants available to you.
Apprenticeship Standards
The Institute for Apprenticeships are continuously working with employers to create and develop new Apprenticeship Standards to raise the quality of apprenticeships, and to replace all the old Apprenticeship Frameworks by 2020.
To check out what Apprentice Standards are approved for delivery and those that are also pending approval, you can visit their website here.
If you require any further information or advice regarding any aspect of apprenticeships, or wish to take on a new apprentice, please contact our Business Development Team on tel. 01325 503031 or Email business@darlington.ac.uk