Apprenticeship Programmes

The apprenticeship levy is a tax on UK employers that pay more than £3 million in annual wage bills. The levy is 0.5% of the annual wage bill, and it is paid to the government. Employers can use the levy to fund apprenticeships for their employees.

Here are some of the benefits that non-levy paying companies in England and Wales can receive from the apprenticeship levy:

• Access to government funding: Non-levy paying companies can access government funding for apprenticeships through the levy transfer scheme. This scheme allows levy-paying companies to transfer up to 25% of their unused levy funds to non-levy paying companies.

• Reduced training costs: Non-levy paying companies can also benefit from reduced training costs through the co-investment scheme. This scheme allows non-levy paying companies to pay just 5% towards the cost of training and assessing an apprentice. The government will pay the rest up to the funding band maximum.

• Access to a wider pool of talent: Apprenticeships can help non-levy paying companies to access a wider pool of talent. This is because apprenticeships are open to people of all ages, backgrounds, and qualifications.

• Improved productivity: Apprenticeships can help non-levy paying companies to improve productivity. This is because apprentices are trained on the job, which means that they can start contributing to the business straight away.

• Reduced staff turnover: Apprenticeships can help non-levy paying companies to reduce staff turnover. This is because apprentices are more likely to stay with their employer after they have completed their apprenticeship.

• Improved employee morale: Apprenticeships can help non-levy paying companies to improve employee morale. This is because apprentices are often enthusiastic and motivated, which can create a more positive and productive work environment.

• Increased competitiveness: Apprenticeships can help non-levy paying companies to increase competitiveness. This is because apprentices are trained in the latest skills and knowledge, which can help businesses to stay ahead of the competition.

Next Level Impact offer a range of support services related to apprenticeships including, for example:

•    Support to develop an apprenticeship strategy
•    Organisational training needs analysis
•    Regular apprenticeship levy updates via our blogs and email alerts
•    One to One consultancy support
•    Planning and managing apprenticeship programmes
•    Mapping your current training against the apprenticeship standards

Our Apprenticeship Programmes can be fully tailored to align with the specific needs of your organisation. 

The following are just some examples of the programmes we deliver. We also offer a broad wider range of apprenticeship programmes and we would be happy to discuss your particular needs and how we can support you to maximize the benefits to you and your organisation through the delivery apprenticeship programmes.

Please feel free to contact us directly if you would like to discuss our policies and procedures relating to the delivery of our apprenticeship programs.

Ambition Programme

The Ambition Programme is an executive management development programme that aligns with the Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard for Team Leader/Supervisor.