Supporting team development
We will help you access funding to support you with the costs of training and development. Our dedicated team are on hand to help your business.
- We will advise on continuing professional development courses which are free or part-funded by the Government
- We will support small to medium sized organisations access Government grants, or levy transfer funds, as available, for apprenticeship training and development
- We can develop a package of training and development services which maximise the use of your training budget, to meet your specific needs.
Apprenticeship funding
Depending on whether you pay the apprenticeship levy, the costs associated with hiring an apprentice can differ. You may be able to access money to go towards the cost of training and assessment.
If you pay the apprenticeship levy, you will receive funds to spend on training and assessing your apprentices. The government will add a further 10%.
If you don’t pay the apprenticeship levy, you will pay just 5% towards the cost of training and assessing your apprentice, whilst the government will pay the remaining 95% up to the funding band maximum.
To find out more about the apprenticeship levy and your company’s eligibility, visit
As an apprentice employer, you may eligible for certain grants and financial support to assist you with the cost of hiring an apprentice.
- If you employ an apprentice aged 16-18, you will be entitled to receive a £1000 Government incentive grant, which will be paid in two installments.
- If you employ an apprentice aged 19+, you will need to pay 5% of the costs of the training and assessment for the apprenticeship. However, there may be other sources of funding which Wirral Met can help you access.
You may also be eligible for additional funding supported by Wirral Council.