Tag: non-levy employer
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Apprenticeship Brokerage in Stoke-on-Trent: 2026 Guide
Stoke-on-Trent ranked second in the UK for apprenticeship take-up, yet most local SMEs have never engaged with the free brokerage services that make it possible. This guide explains how levy transfers, zero co-investment rules, and the Growth and Skills Levy work in 2026, and how to access them through the JET Hub and Staffordshire Chambers…
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Apprenticeship Funding for Stoke-on-Trent SMEs 2026
Stoke-on-Trent City Council has already transferred £63,000 to 15 local businesses, creating 37 apprenticeship opportunities across the city. If you assumed apprenticeship funding was for large companies with HR departments, this guide will correct that assumption. Three local routes exist right now that can bring your training costs to zero.
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Hire an Apprentice in Stoke-on-Trent: 2026 Guide
From October 2026, Stoke-on-Trent SMEs recruiting apprentices aged 16 to 24 will receive 100% government-funded training costs plus a new £2,000 employer incentive. This guide covers the exact steps, how the funding works, the Stoke City Council levy-transfer shortcut most employers have never heard of, and what mentorship actually demands of your team.