Hiring an Apprentice

What are the costs of training an Apprentice?

The Government introduced the Apprenticeship Levy in April 2017. This funding reform is aimed at supporting the achievement of the Government's target of three million Apprenticeship starts by 2020. The cost to employers is dependent on whether they are a Levy or Non-Levy Payer - please see the Apprenticeship Levy section for details.

What support can I expect from Bolton College?

Bolton College works with employers to make sure that apprentice training complies with agreed requirements, generates the skills needed to do the job and satisfies relevant national standards. They will also help or advise should any difficulties arise.

For more information, please download our 'Apprenticeships Employer FAQs' fact sheet below.