Find out more about employer funding support
Funding for Employers
Specialists in Identifying Funding Opportunities
Our experienced team are ready to help you explore funding options for your business. They can guide you through eligibility criteria and the application process. Funding may be available to cover the costs of your apprentice’s training and salary.
Subject to up-to-date Government rules
Government Apprenticeship Funding – further information about apprenticeship funding.
Note: Funding Grants are subject to change with updated Government rules. Find more guidance here.
Enhance Your Business with the Tees Valley Apprenticeship Support Grant
Are you an employer looking to upskill, enhance, or expand your team? The Tees Valley Apprenticeship Support Grant offers a fantastic opportunity.
This grant is designed for employers who want to create new apprenticeships or advance existing ones. It provides financial support of up to £3,000 per eligible apprentice, helping to offset hiring costs and invest in skills development.
The grant supports SMEs in high-demand and growth sectors, including manufacturing, digital industries, healthcare, and education.
Additionally, you may qualify for an extra £1,000 incentive from the government, depending on the apprentice’s age.
For a complete list of targeted sectors and details on eligibility criteria and the application process, visit Apprenticeship Support Grant – Work or contact a member of the Northern Skills team today to take the next step toward building a stronger team!
Tees Valley Business Compass Growth Fund
Unlock up to 33% funding for your business growth projects. Tees Valley Business Compass offers tailored funding and support to help your business thrive.
Funding is available for:
- Developing marketing strategies
- Getting your business online
- Workforce training plans
- Product and service development
- Business process review
- And much more!
Additional Funding
- Tees Valley Combined Authority Age Grant
- Hambleton District Council Grants
- Richmond District Council Grants
- Stockton Borough Council – contact Roland Todd for Youth Employment Grant on 01642 526184 for further information
- Durham Works
- Government Incentive payment £1,000 available for 16-18 year olds (paid in 2 installments, at 20 weeks and the end of training)
- Routes to Employment Grant for Redcar and surrounding areas
The Apprenticeship Levy
Apprenticeship standards designed by employers have replaced frameworks. Non-levy paying employers (about 98%) contribute 5% of training costs, with the Government covering 95%. There are 15 funding bands, with employer contributions ranging from £150 to £2,700.
Employers with fewer than 50 employees can train 16-18 year old apprentices at no cost, as the Government covers 100% of training costs. Employers can help develop new apprenticeship standards.
The Apprenticeship Levy is paid into an employer’s digital account annually. Employers with a payroll over £3 million pay 0.5% of their wage bill towards the levy and receive £15,000 in digital vouchers for training.
