Advice & Financial Support

Businesses looking to recruit apprentices, graduates, trainees or younger workers can access support through national employment and skills organisations. Apprenticeship funding and employer incentives continue to evolve, with newer SME support and employer payments available.

National Apprenticeship Service

Phone: 08000 150 600

Can help with:

  • Recruiting apprentices
  • Employer funding support
  • Training providers
  • Incentives and grants
  • Apprenticeship Service guidance

Apprenticeship Service Support Desk

Phone: 08000 150 600

Email: helpdesk@manage-apprenticeships.service.gov.uk

Can assist with:

  • Apprenticeship funding accounts
  • Employer funding reservations
  • Levy and non-levy support
  • Training funding queries

Jobcentre Plus – Employer Services

Phone: 0800 169 0178

Can help with:

  • Recruitment support
  • Local hiring schemes
  • Youth employment programmes
  • Candidate matching

Skills Development Scotland (Scotland)

Phone: 0800 917 8000

Can help with:

  • Apprenticeships
  • Graduate Apprenticeships
  • Employer workforce support
  • Scottish recruitment programmes

Contact Grants Gateway to discuss apprenticeship grants, graduate recruitment funding and staff support programmes that may apply to your business circumstances.

Available support and eligibility requirements can vary depending on location and individual circumstances.