Apprenticeship incentives, grants and funding don't need to be confusing. From hiring payments to funded training and National Insurance savings, we’ve broken down some of the financial support employers across England could benefit from when recruiting an apprentice. Information correct as-of October 2026.
£1000 Young Apprentice Payment
£2000 SME Apprenticeship Hiring Grant
£3000 Youth Jobs Grant
National Insurance savings
Funded Apprenticeship Training
Eligible employers can receive £1000 to support their apprentice in the workplace, if they are one of the following:
· Aged 16 to 18 years old (or 15 years old if the apprentice’s 16th birthday is between the last Friday of June and 31st August)
· 19 to 24 years old with an education, health and care (EHC) plan
· 19 to 24 years old and have been in care
You can spend it on any costs related to their employment, e.g. their work equipment, travel costs or uniform.
If your organisation does not pay into the apprenticeship levy, you may be eligible to receive a £2000 payment when recruiting an apprentice aged 16 to 24 years old.
You can spend it on any costs related to the apprentice’s employment, e.g. work equipment, travel costs or uniform.
Eligible employers can receive £3000 per qualifying job outcome when recruiting an individual aged 18 to 24 who has been out of work and receiving universal credit for at least six months.
Employers pay no National Insurance contributions for apprentices aged under 25 years old who are earning under £50,270 annually.
If your organisation does not pay into the apprenticeship levy, the Government will pay up to 100% of the training cost (up to the funding band maximum), if the apprentice is aged between 16 and 24 at the start of their apprenticeship training.
Employers may also be able to access additional funding and incentives through local councils or regional apprenticeship initiatives.
Speak to our team to review which our apprenticeship programmes align with your organisational skills needs and find out which of the above your business may be eligible for.
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