How To Access Apprenticeship Funding and Make the Most of Your Levy

How To Access Apprenticeship Funding and Make the Most of Your Levy

The Guide Every Employer Wishes They Had

Most employers know apprenticeship funding exists.

Very few know how to use it. Even fewer realise how much money they lose every single year by not understanding the system.

The truth is simple.

Apprenticeship funding is one of the most powerful tools for business growth in the United Kingdom, but it is also one of the most underused.

This guide will change the way you think about apprenticeships, funding and your own workforce strategy.

It removes the confusion and gives you the exact steps to unlock the training budget that is already sitting right in front of you.

What Apprenticeship Funding Actually Does for Your Business

Apprenticeships are not just about training. They are about building stronger teams and long term capability. They help employers

• Develop future talent

• Upskill existing staff

• Reduce recruitment costs

• Improve retention

• Build a safer and more skilled workforce

The government covers a large percentage of the training cost which means apprenticeships are one of the most affordable and effective ways to grow your business.

This is why apprenticeships are becoming increasingly popular across transport, logistics and supply chain industries. The employers who understand funding gain a real advantage.

The Apprenticeship Levy in Plain English

The Budget You Already Own but Might Not Be Using

If your organisation has a wage bill over three million pounds, you are already paying into the apprenticeship levy. Here is what matters

• The levy is collected automatically

• All funds go into a digital apprenticeship account

• The government adds an additional ten percent

• You can use the balance for apprenticeship training across your business

• Funds expire after twenty four months if not used

Across the country, millions of pounds in unused levy expires every year. This is money that could have supported staff development, improved performance and strengthened long term capability.

If you are a levy paying employer, you already own a training budget. This guide will help you unlock it.

Non Levy Employers Benefit Even More Than They Think

If your wage bill is under three million pounds, the government funding model works extremely well in your favour.

Non levy employers

• Pay only five percent of the training cost

• Have ninety five percent paid by the government

• Can spread the small contribution over time

• In some cases pay nothing at all depending on age and circumstances

This makes apprenticeships one of the most cost effective ways for small and medium businesses to develop their people.

How To Make the Most of Your Apprenticeship Levy

The Strategies Used by High Performing Employers

Forward thinking employers do not wait until levy funds are close to expiring. They use a planned approach to ensure every pound adds value.

Here is how they maximise their funding

• Plan workforce and skills development at least twelve months ahead

• Upskill staff in supervisory or specialist roles

• Use apprenticeships to build internal talent pipelines

• Use levy transfer options to support partners or receive additional funding

• Begin new programmes early to avoid unused funds expiring

• Work with a training provider who understands their business goals

This is not simply spending money. It is investing in the people who keep the business moving.

Government Incentives Many Employers Do Not Know About

There are additional funding incentives available for certain learners and circumstances. Many employers do not realise they qualify for them.

You may be eligible for

• Full funding for younger learners

• Additional support for apprentices with learning needs

• Government funded English and maths training

• Support for small employers who recruit young apprentices

These incentives can significantly reduce training costs and increase the positive impact on the business.

Real Examples of Funding in Action

Across the North East and throughout the United Kingdom, employers are using apprenticeship funding to

• Train new drivers to support business growth

• Develop warehouse staff into leadership roles

• Improve safety and compliance standards

• Build loyalty and reduce staff turnover

• Replace costly recruitment with long term internal development

These programmes change businesses. More importantly, they change lives.

How TTS Helps Employers Access More Funding and Use It Better

TTS works closely with employers to remove the confusion and help them get maximum value from their funding. Our support includes

• Full levy planning and management

• Guidance for non levy employers

• Support with digital apprenticeship service accounts

• Programme planning based on business needs

• Clear and simple explanation of funding options• Ongoing support throughout every apprenticeship

We do not just deliver training. We help employers build strong, skilled and future ready teams.

Final Message

Funding Is Powerful When You Know How To Use It

Whether you are a levy payer or a non levy employer, apprenticeship funding has the potential to transform your workforce, reduce your costs and help your business grow with confidence.

The funding is available.

The opportunities are real.

The only step left is to start the conversation.

Speak with TTS today to discover how to unlock the full power of apprenticeship funding and maximise your levy.