How much does it cost?

The apprentice will need to be paid a wage, like any other employee. The National Minimum Wage for apprentices under 19 is £2.60 an hour which is £104 for a 40 hour week. The Government supplies funding for training through the National Apprenticeship Service. The amount varies depending on the age of the apprentice and the size of the employer. 16-18 year-olds are fully funded whereas the company may need to co-fund the training for an older apprentice. For more information, check out our short Funding Guide to Apprenticeships that will help make sense of it all.

Next steps to hiring an apprentice

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