Funding Incentives for Scottish Apprenticeships Announced

The Scottish Government has announced two funding incentives for apprenticeships. Both incentives sit alongside other training support available.

The Apprenticeship Employer Grant (£15 million), supports the Government's aim of maximising  apprenticeships whilst also enabling an increased number of employers to be able to take on an apprentice (or upskill existing staff). 

The Pathway Apprenticeships Programme has been created for school-leavers up to 18-years-old facing fewer options due to the economic impact of COVID-19. This programme will provide work-based training, which will start by helping 1,200 young people in the first phase gain key skills in sectors like construction, business, IT, engineering and early years education. Pathways Apprenticeships will offer 26 weeks of training with a £100 weekly allowance. This can be extended for participants who are disabled or care experienced.  

Additional to support for apprentices who have been made redundant as a result of the pandemic through the Scottish Government’s £10 million Adopt an Apprentice scheme.

Read the full details on the Scottish Government website