Funding Options

Below are the current funding initiatives available to you to help with recruitment and upskilling your workforce. Please note that these incentives are ever changing and may only be available for short periods of time. Get in touch to see how we can support you to take on apprentices or upskill your team.

Modern Apprenticeship funding

Our Modern Apprenticeships are supported by funding through Skills Development Scotland. Funding towards each apprenticeship varies depending on sector, level or qualification and age of the apprentice.

Funding based on age is categorised as follows:

  • 16 - 19

  • 20 - 24

  • 25 and over

For apprentices who are disabled and / or care experienced, there is an enhanced funding contribution up to and including age 29.

Skills Development Scotland MA contribution rate for those aged 16 – 19 and those eligible for enhanced funding up to age 29, will not require an employer contribution, however, we may ask you for a contribution to the cost of training for those aged 20+. Further details from SDS can be found on the Apprenticeships.scot website.

Further information regarding the rate of pay for your apprentice can be found on the Government website.

The Glasgow Guarantee funding is a crucial resource for employers in Glasgow. Designed to promote economic growth and job creation, this funding offers invaluable support to businesses in various sectors. With the aim of providing opportunities for the local workforce, the Glasgow Guarantee funding assists employers in recruiting and training individuals from the city's diverse talent pool. Employers can access financial assistance to cover the costs of training, apprenticeships, and work placements. This not only benefits employers by allowing them to invest in the development of their workforce but also helps individuals gain valuable skills and experience, enhancing their employability. Thanks to the Glasgow Guarantee funding, employers can contribute to the city's thriving economy while simultaneously nurturing its talented workforce.

Glasgow Guarantee website - www.glasgowguarantee.org/

Glasgow Guarantee

Access to work

Access to work is a UK Government programme which can help people to get or stay in work. An example of the types of support offered are as follows:

  • Grant to help pay for practical support with work

  • Support with managing employees mental health at work

  • Money to pay for communication support at job interview

Find out more on the UK Governments website.