This Hidden Government Handout Lets You Train Your Staff For Free #134

Most business owners have never heard of the apprenticeship levy, and it's costing them thousands of pounds in training they could be getting for free or close to it. In this episode, Claire and Simon explain exactly how the levy works, why it isn't just for school leavers, and how any business, including the owner themselves, can use it to fund everything from AI upskilling to a full charter accountancy qualification.

Key topics covered:

What the apprenticeship levy actually is and who pays into it

Why small businesses can access the fund without ever paying into it themselves

The difference between funding for under-25s and over-25s, and what that means for cost

How short, modular courses now sit alongside longer professional qualifications

Real examples of courses available right now, from AI implementation to sales and operations

Why training providers handle almost all of the admin, and what's actually required from you as the employer

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