Apprenticeships

Learning and Skills Council		Apprenticeships
Location	National
Dates	The period for projects to take place is: 1 to 5 years, depending on the type of apprenticeship and the type of employer Deadline for applications: There is no deadline
Aims	Objective of the funding opportunity: Apprenticeships provide work based training to young people and adults who want to learn new skills and gain qualifications while working. Apprenticeships and Advanced Apprenticeships (formerly known as Foundation and Advanced Modern Apprenticeships) are aimed at young people aged 16-24, and involve working and training with an employer and studying for other qualifications with a learning provider. Young Apprenticeships (for 14-16 year olds) and Adult Apprenticeships (for over 25s) are also currently being piloted/ trialled in certain sectors.
	It aims to help the following client groups:
	The low skilled Young People Those in work	Entrepreneurs Those working for SMEs Those with intermediate level skills
FRESA priorities	The funding opportunity fits with the following FRESA priorities:
	Top Priorities: Skills for employability Workforce development and in-work progression Young People and Career Choices	High priorities: Sector skills Future labour force Increase of take up of training by SMEs
	More information on the FRESA The following labour market factsheets contain evidence to support bids for this funding: Skills for Employability Workforce development and in-work progression Young people and career choices
Eligibility	Eligible organisations: Employers with employees aged 16-24. Any staff aged 16-24 are eligible, whether they are existing employees or new recruits. Further details can be found on the Apprenticeships website.
Accreditation	Organisations must have the following accreditation to bid: No accreditation is needed
Amount available	Funding available: The cost of the apprentice's training with their learning provider will be paid by the Learning and Skills Council. In some cases the LSC may provide employers with financial assistance if there is an agreement in place to take on apprentices on a regular basis. Most apprentices are employed by the business and paid a salary by their employer. However, in some cases apprentices will be on work placement with the business and get paid a training allowance by the LSC.
Previous bids	Successful projects For "success stories" from employers who have benfited from the apprenticeship scheme, see the Apprenticeship website. Details of the winners of the 2005 Apprenticeship Awards can also be seen on the Apprenticeship website.
Application	To apply: Contact the LSC on the number below or fill out the online form.
Contact	For further information contact: The Learning and Skills Council 0800 150 400 http://www.apprenticships.org.uk You can also request information via the online form.
Weblinks	Other useful links: Sector Skills Development Agency (SSDA) http://www.ssda.org.uk/