For learners, yes. If your employer pays the Apprenticeship Levy, your training can be 100% funded. If they don't, the government covers up to 95% of the cost, meaning your employer only contributes 5%. Either way, apprenticeships are one of the most affordable ways to gain a professional qualification and grow your career, all whilst earning a wage.

Absolutely. Apprenticeships aren't just for school leavers. More and more professionals with existing qualifications are choosing apprenticeships to retrain, change direction, or deepen their skills in a new area. As long as you meet the eligibility criteria and the programme teaches you something substantially new, a degree won't hold you back.

The Apprenticeship Levy is a UK government scheme that requires employers with an annual pay bill over £3 million to contribute 0.5% of their payroll into a digital account. These funds are ring-fenced specifically for apprenticeship training. Smaller businesses that don't pay the Levy can still access up to 95% government funding through a co-investment scheme. e-Careers helps employers of all sizes make the most of this funding.

It depends on the level and subject. Most apprenticeships take between 12 and 48 months to complete. During that time, you'll be working in your role while completing structured training. At the end of your programme, you'll complete an End-Point Assessment (EPA) and receive your qualification.

Yes. If your employer pays the Apprenticeship Levy, they can use their funds to cover 100% of your apprenticeship training. If they don't pay the Levy, they only need to contribute 5% and the government covers the rest. e-Careers also offers Skillsolve Commercial as an alternative for businesses that want a faster, more flexible route to upskilling without the standard apprenticeship requirements.