We can provide support to local employers considering apprenticeship recruitment, workforce development and upskilling existing workforce through an apprenticeship.
Employers may be eligible for grant funding to help make apprenticeship recruitment more cost-effective. Visit our Future Apprentices for Businesses webpage.
Apprenticeship Support for SME’s
Greater Manchester Learning Provider Network (GMLPN) have teamed up with GM Chamber of Commerce to offer free support to SME’s in the borough. This support includes recognising the benefits of apprenticeships, how to navigate the system, funding and costs, recruiting apprentices.
To be eligible for the support, employers must:
- Not have employed an apprentice over the last two years
- Be from one of digital, manufacturing, adult social care and construction sectors.
If you would like an introductory conversation, please complete the online survey (external link) and the team will get in touch.
Small to Medium Enterprise (SME) guidance
We've put together a useful overview of apprenticeships with FAQs to help businesses understand what they need to consider when recruiting an apprentice:
Further resources