Apprenticeships and funded training programmes are a fantastic way to gain a robust and fully qualified workforce. Through these programmes you can recruit new team members or upskill an existing employee using free government funded training. Learn more about how you can use apprenticeships and LMP Education to supercharge your team using apprenticeships. 

The Apprenticeship Levy 

Apprenticeships are funded using the apprenticeship levy. This is a UK tax on large employers which is used to fund apprenticeship training. It is payable by all employers with an annual pay bill of more than £3 million, at a rate of 0.5% of their total. The levy is paid into a central digital apprenticeship service (DAS) that employers can access. Funding is available for both new and existing employees and the training must be delivered by an approved training provider. Download Apprenticeship Levy Guide 

Levy Forecasting 

As part of our ongoing support, LMP can work consultatively on apprenticeship levy strategy, ensuring that levy funds are fully used up and not returned to the treasury, and that the benefits to staff are maximised. We also have a network of levy gifting partners to ensure that you never run out of funds. 

Hire New Team Members 

Hiring an apprentice is a great way to get new team members and support the next generation of workers entering the workforce. Apprentices are motivated and eager to learn making them perfect for those difficult to fill entry level positions. 

Free Recruitment Service 

LMP Education offers a free apprenticeship recruitment service for employers who are looking to bring in an apprentice into their team. LMP will advertise your position, screen candidates ahead of sending them to your team, and support you throughout the recruitment process. After a successful apprentice is placed, LMP Education will provide them with their apprenticeship training. 

Upskill an Existing Member of Your Team 

Anyone can be placed on an apprenticeship programme, including existing members of the team. Placing an existing member of staff on an apprenticeship programme is a great way to support their development and ensure your team is fully qualified. Upskilling a team member through apprenticeships has other hidden benefits like national insurance savings if the worker is under the age of 25, learn more about national insurance savings. 

Investing in the development of your team is a great way to retain staff and attract new team members, with many employees stating that they would stay in a company longer if they offered professional development.  

Join a Live  Webinar 

During National Apprenticeship Week. that is taking place on the 10-16 of February 2025. LMP Education will be running a number of webinars to support employers and apprentices. On Wednesday 12 February we will be hosting a special webinar for employers to learn more about using apprenticeships to grow and retain staff. This live event is for business leaders, directors or managers, HR managers, HR directors, roles recruiting and managing apprentices.  

Webinar details: 
Webinar title: How to Grow and Retrain Talent using the power of Apprenticeships  
Zoom Registration Link  
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5717362825988/WN_I0FMo2xXQZaMDKqSBNQFdg  
Date and time: Wednesday 12 February at 12noon  

If you’re interested in hiring an apprentice or upskilling an existing member of staff book a discovery call with a member of the LMP Team. 

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