Knowsley Apprenticeship grant

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council has funding to support employers in recruiting a new Apprentice.  Newly recruited Apprentices must be a Knowsley resident for an employer to access the Knowsley Apprenticeship grant.

Please see details below:

  • The grant is £4,500 per apprentice paid at £500 per month for the first 9 months
  • Employer must pay National Minimum Wage for age (see breakdown attached) not government apprentice rate
  • Employer must commit to the length of the apprenticeship standard to be discussed with the college/training provider.
  • Employment contract must be a minimum of 30 hours per week including study day which includes 20% off the job training.
  • You will be allocated a Mentor who will require regular access to the apprentice and their supervisor to monitor progress to help sustain employment.  Apprentice review usually take place every 4/6 weeks.

April 2023 ( 30 40 hours ) Payment breakdown 4500

Apprentice Vacancy Form

To be considered for an apprentice you will need to complete the attached blank job description for us to match to an apprenticeship standard qualification no later than 10th May 2023 and email to theknowsleyapprentice@knowsley.gov.uk.  If you have any queries, please contact The Knowsley Apprenticeship Team on 07919 298 535 or 07824 372 205.