Companies
Make better use of the Apprenticeship Levy for your existing workforce.
Learn how your organisation can use apprenticeship funding to develop current employees, close capability gaps, and create a more resilient workforce plan.
How this page helps companies
This page is designed for organisations that want to understand how apprenticeship funding can support existing employees, internal progression, and longer-term skills development. It is intentionally practical and conversation-led for Phase 1.
Levy Utilisation
Get clear guidance on how your organisation can make better use of Apprenticeship Levy funding for workforce development.
Existing Employees
Explore how apprenticeship pathways can help current employees build new capabilities, progress internally, and stay engaged.
Workforce Planning
Connect levy usage to practical business outcomes such as skills gaps, leadership development, and team capability planning.
Existing Employees
How UK employers can use government funding to recruit under-25s and grow talent already on the team
Recruiting new apprentices under 25
Hire an apprentice
Any employer can recruit a new apprentice aged 16–24 into an approved standard.
100% funded training
Non-levy SMEs get fully funded training & assessment for eligible under-25s from Aug 2026.
£2,000 SME incentive
Paid in two instalments for apprentices aged 16–24 who join from Oct 2026.
No employer NI
Zero employer National Insurance on earnings up to £50,270 for under-25 apprentices.
Upskilling your existing team
Spot a skills gap
Identify a current employee ready to build new capability in their role.
Apprenticeship units
Short 30–140hr modules, funded via the Growth & Skills Levy from Apr 2026.
Full apprenticeship route
Levy funds or co-investment covers a complete standard — leadership, digital, technical.
Stronger retention
Build capability and morale, and grow tomorrow's managers from within.
What companies can discuss in a meeting
How Apprenticeship Levy funding may apply to your current staff and development priorities.
Which apprenticeship pathways could support progression, upskilling, or capability building in your organisation.
How to approach planning conversations around existing employees, business needs, and longer-term workforce outcomes.
Arrange a Meeting
Start with a focused conversation
If you want to explore how Apprenticeship Levy funding could support your existing employees, use the contact route below to arrange a meeting and discuss the right approach for your company.