How do they work?
Find out how apprenticeships are funded and how you can employ an apprentice.

Recruiting an apprentice
Apprenticeships help bring valuable skills into your business with the government's support. Learn about how to recruit an apprentice.
Learn more about Recruiting an apprenticeUpskilling your workforce
Did you know you can use apprenticeships to upskill and retrain your existing workforce?
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Over 8 million searches for apprenticeships on Find an Apprenticeship each month.
Create your advertFunding an apprenticeship
Are you a levy or non-levy employer? Answer a simple question to discover your business type and how funding will work for your organisation.
Learn more about Funding an apprenticeshipTraining your apprentice
During their apprenticeship, your apprentice will receive two different types of training.
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Register interestUnderstanding end-point assessments
End-point assessment (EPA) is an assessment of the knowledge, skills and behaviours that your apprentice has learned throughout an apprenticeship.
Learn more about Understanding end-point assessmentsPayments for hiring a young apprentice
Employers and training providers could be eligible for £1000 each if they hire an eligible apprentice.
Learn more about Payments for hiring a young apprenticeApprentices’ existing knowledge can reduce training time
Your apprentice could spend less time training, or even qualify earlier, if they have relevant training, qualifications or experience.
Learn more about Apprentices’ existing knowledge can reduce training timePrepare for the initial assessment
Before an apprentice starts, your training provider should arrange to work with you and the apprentice to assess existing knowledge they might have. Find out why, and how to prepare for this.
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