From 6 April 2017, all UK employers in the public or private sector with a pay bill of over £3 million must contribute to the apprenticeship levy an amount equal to 0.5% of their annual pay bill, minus a £15,000 allowance. Organisations are then able to draw down the funding, with an additional 10% top up from the UK Government, to pay for apprentice training and assessment with a registered training provider and assessment organisation.

With these fundamental shifts to the funding model and the implications for how employers interact with the apprenticeship system, it is important for employers to better understand how these programmes can be deployed to bring maximum benefit to the business.

This hub provides a number of resources to help you make the most of the apprenticeship levy.

Reports

Addressing employer underinvestment in training - the case for a broader training levy

The CIPD makes a case for reforming the apprenticeship levy and increasing investment in workplace skills

Early impact of the apprenticeship levy

Analysis of the early impact of the levy on both apprenticeships and overall employer investment in workforce training and development

Apprenticeship Levy: what you need to know

As the Apprenticeship Levy comes into effect, Lizzie Crowley, CIPD Skills Advisor, explains what the levy is, the opportunities it could provide, and what the practical implications are for HR and organisations.

Opinion

The Apprenticeship Levy is upon us

Lizzie Crowley offers advice for employers on how to make the best of the levy, which comes into force this week

Ensuring apprenticeship levy drives quality over quantity

Lizzie Crowley argues that government, training providers and employers need to work together to ensure apprenticeship reforms achieve their aims

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