Apprenticeship Training for Business
Your next star employee could be an apprentice
Recruit new talent or upskill your existing workforce across a wide range of sectors and job roles.
Business & Professional Services | IT, Cyber, Software, Digital | Construction | Engineering | Health & Social Care | Hairdressing | Catering & Hospitality | Education | Dental Nursing | Motor Vehicle
Your strategic skills partner
Successful apprenticeships tend to have three things in common: a motivated individual, the right employer, and the support to help both thrive.
That’s where we come in.
We bring employers and apprentices together and support you both throughout the apprenticeship, with guidance, mentoring and high-quality training. Thinking about recruiting an apprentice or developing an existing employee? Get in touch and we’ll talk you through what’s involved.
Not sure where to start? Book a free consultation.
Whether you’re experienced with apprenticeships, new to them, or looking to upskill your current team, we can help. We support employers with recruitment and apprenticeship admin, and give you access to our candidate pool. Complete the form to arrange a free, no-obligation consultation.
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Individuals: Looking for an apprenticeship rather than hiring one? Please don’t use this form. Instead, visit our apprenticeships page or email apprenticeshipvacancies@gloscol.ac.uk
Trusted by more than 1,000 local businesses
We understand the skills needs of local industries and offer apprenticeships across a wide range of areas. Watch our employers explain the benefits for their business and their apprentices.
Who can become an apprentice?
There’s no upper age limit. Apprentices can be anyone from junior team members to senior managers and company directors. More businesses are using apprenticeships for both new and existing employees to tackle skills shortages, bring in fresh perspectives, improve diversity and keep good people.
Apprenticeship Funding
Levy payers (annual pay bill over £3m+)
Use your Growth & Skills Levy to pay for apprenticeship training and assessment as well as shorter modular training, known as apprenticeship units. Under the revised government rules, the levy resets after 12 months - so plan your spending early.
For non-levy payers:
From 1 August 2026, government funding in England covers 100% of training and assessment costs for eligible apprentices aged 16 to 24. For apprentices aged 25 and over, it covers 95%, and you contribute the remaining 5%.
Good to know: We’ll help you understand and access funding for the training, but you’ll be responsible for paying your apprentice’s wages.
Hiring incentives
From October 2026, SMEs can claim
£2,000 for each new apprentice aged 16 to 24
£3,000 for each new apprentice aged 18 to 24 who is on Universal Credit and has been out of work for 6 months.
National Insurance Contributions (NICs) Relief
Employers pay no Class 1 National Insurance on apprentices under 25 who earn up to £967 a week, as long as they’re on an approved apprenticeship standard.
DISCOVER APPRENTICESHIPS AT GC
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What are the benefits of apprenticeships?
Whether you’re developing your current team or recruiting new talent, apprenticeships deliver measurable benefits for employers. They can help boost productivity, close skills gaps, improve staff motivation and retention, and support succession planning.
Get in touch with our dedicated team today by emailing employer.training@gloscol.ac.uk
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