Employer Funding, Incentives & Grants
Hiring an Apprentice
Since April 1, 2024 any new 16-21 year-old apprentice start will have their apprenticeship training costs fully funded (up to the funding band maximum) where they work for an employer who does not pay the apprenticeship levy.
Your Digital Apprenticeship Service (DAS) 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, regardless of being a levy payer or not, will still receive a £1,000 incentive for hiring a 16-18 year old.
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
CITB Funding Grants and Incentives
You can apply for £2,500 per year for attendance and £3,500 for achievement.
Full information on the rules for this grant, how to apply and which apprenticeships are covered can be found on the links below.
Setting up the Digital Apprenticeship Service (DAS)
To set up your Digital Apprenticeship Service (DAS), 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.
If you have any questions about any of the above, please contact our Employer Engagement Manager, Dan on t: 01772 225743 m: 07971511537 e: dcrumblehulme@preston.ac.uk