APPRENTICESHIP FUNDING FOR UK SMALL BUSINESSES
Stronger teams. Smarter skills. Zero training cost.
Imagine a team that grows with your business without adding to your budget. Government funded apprenticeships unlock new skills, boost loyalty, and fuel performance, all at no cost to you.
- Invest in your people without dipping into your budget.
- Apprenticeships tailored to your sector and goals.
- Instant funding check - no calls, no commitment.
Over 3000 apprenticeships delivered with a 98% success rate.
Struggling to Grow with Limited Resources?
You're not alone.
78%
of UK small business owners avoid apprenticeships, thinking they can’t afford them.
But here’s what most don’t know: the government covers up to 100% of training costs, and millions in funding goes unclaimed every year.
Your competitors are already using it. Are you?
Unlock Fully Funded Training for Your Team
Training your team shouldn’t mean choosing between time and money. Most SME owners face the same challenge: tight budgets, packed schedules, and skills gaps that keep growing.
Government funded training programmes cover 95-100% of training costs meaning you can upskill your team at zero cost. Your employees learn on a flexible schedule that works around their day job, and we handle all the paperwork.
The result? Stronger skills, higher productivity, and a team that actually helps grow your business. Check your eligibility now and see how much funding you qualify for.
Flexible Learning
Train your team around your schedule. No need to pull employees off critical work they learn while they earn
95-100% Funded
Access training with no upfront costs. The government covers the fees, we handle all the paperwork.
Real Results
Build stronger skills to grow productivity. Get a trained team member who actually grows your business.
95-100%
TRAINING FUNDED
£0
UPFRONT COST
100%
FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE
Trusted By Employers Across the UK
We’re not only an Award Winning Apprenticeship Provider, we care about our Employer and Business Partnerships
Working with NTG has been really easy and positive. They understand the industry and provide continuous support consistently throughout.
Helen
HR Manager, New Care Homes
What Our Customers Say...
"Transformed Our Junior Marketer into a Skilled Professional"
“We enrolled one of our team members onto an apprenticeship with NTG, and the transformation has been remarkable. Within six months, they went from basic tasks to confidently managing complex projects independently.
What impressed us most was the structured approach, regular check-ins, real-world assignments, and measurable progress.
The The ROI has been outstanding , and we’ve already enrolled a second apprentice. NTG made the entire process seamless for us as an employer.”
Jane P
Operations Director
"Finally, a Training Provider That Actually Delivers"
“We’ve tried other training providers before, but NTG stands apart. Our apprentice hasn’t just learned theory, they’ve delivered genuine results for our business.
From improving our processes to contributing to key projects, the skills they’ve gained are immediately applicable.
What really sets NTG apart is their responsiveness and flexibility. They understood our industry challenges and tailored the learning accordingly.
The regular progress reviews kept everyone accountable, and the quality of their tutors is exceptional.”
Peter C
Founder & CEO
"Best Investment We've Made in Our Team"
“As a small business, we couldn’t justify the cost of hiring an experienced professional or the time to train someone from scratch.
NTG’s apprenticeship programme gave us the perfect solution. Our apprentice gained practical skills immediately, SEO, analytics, campaign planning, while we only covered a fraction of the cost thanks to government funding.
The support from NTG was exceptional, always available and genuinely invested in our apprentice’s success. Twelve months later, we have a confident, capable marketer. Strongly recommend NTG.”
Melanie S
Commercial Manager
We Help You Build Capability
— Not Just Fill Roles
With NTG, your apprentice learns practical, modern skills that drives ROI.
Bespoke Training
Tailored to your business goals and channels.
Hands On Learning
Apprentices apply real skills as they learn.
Government Funded
No training costs for SMEs. 95-100% funded for levy payers.
Proven Results
90% of employers retain their apprentice full-time.
How Your Business Benefits When You Hire an Apprentice
Hiring an apprentice gives your business immediate, practical support while developing skilled talent that truly understands your operations, culture, and customers. It's one of the most cost-effective ways to build your team, especially for SMEs that need quality support but can't justify the cost of experienced hires or lengthy recruitment processes.
Here’s how your organisation benefits:
Click Tabs below for more;
Apprentices learn through a structured programme that reflects real industry practice. This means they can contribute to your business from the very beginning, supporting key tasks such as:
- Supporting customer service and client communications
- Managing administrative tasks and systems
- Contributing to operational improvements and efficiency
- Conducting research on industry trends and best practices
- Updating documentation and maintaining records
- Assisting with project coordination and delivery
For many employers, this quickly translates to improved efficiency, better service delivery and more capacity to focus on growth.
Building skills in house through apprenticeships gives you long term capability that grows with your business. Rather than relying on expensive external contractors or agencies, you develop internal expertise that understands your specific needs.
Benefits Include:
- Cost savings – Significantly cheaper than outsourcing or agency fees
- Tailored knowledge – Apprentices learn your systems, processes, and culture from day one
- Retention – Develop loyal team members who grow with your business
- Flexibility – Have skilled support available when you need it, not on someone else’s schedule
- Control – Maintain quality standards and business-critical knowledge in house
This approach builds sustainable capability that reduces dependency on external support and strengthens your team for the long term.
Key Benefits:
- 95-100% funded – Government covers training costs for eligible employers
- Minimal salary costs – Apprentices earn while they learn, typically £6-12 per hour depending on age and location
- No recruitment fees – Save thousands compared to traditional hiring
- Tax benefits – National Insurance relief for employers
- Return on investment – Productive team member contributing from day one
Unlike traditional training programmes that take employees off the floor for weeks, apprentices learn while working. This means they’re productive from day one, contributing real value to your business while building their skills.
What This Means for Your Business:
- Immediate support – Apprentices handle real tasks and projects from the start
- Growing capability – Skills develop progressively, taking on more complex work over time
- Reduced pressure – Free up senior team members from routine tasks
- Future leadership – Develop potential managers and specialists for tomorrow
- Proven model – Structured learning ensures consistent development
Within 12-18 months, most employers have a fully capable team member who understands their business inside-out, at a fraction of the cost of traditional hiring.
Bringing on an apprentice doesn’t just add capacity, it strengthens your entire team. Senior staff develop leadership and mentoring skills, while having apprentice support allows experienced team members to focus on higher value work:
Key Benefits:
- Reduced workload – Apprentices take on routine tasks, freeing up your core team
- Leadership development – Existing staff grow through mentoring and supervision
- Fresh perspectives – New team members bring current knowledge and ideas
- Improved morale – Teams appreciate the additional support
- Knowledge transfer – Ensure business-critical skills are passed on and retained
- Succession planning – Build your future leadership pipeline
Many employers find that hiring an apprentice re energises their whole team, creating a culture of learning and development that benefits everyone.
Apprenticeships offer unmatched flexibility for growing businesses. Unlike permanent hires, you can shape the role around your specific needs, adjust responsibilities as the business evolves, and build exactly the skills you need without overcommitting resources.
Flexibility Benefits
- Customisable roles – Design the position around your actual business needs
- Scalable growth – Start with one apprentice, expand as you see results
- Trial period – Assess fit and performance before committing long-term
- Adaptable learning – Training can be tailored to your industry and requirements
- Lower risk – Significantly lower cost than hiring experienced staff
- Future ready skills – Apprentices learn cutting edge practices and technologies
For SMEs navigating growth, apprenticeships provide a low-risk, high-reward way to build the team you need when you need it.
How Your Business Benefits When You Hire an Apprentice
Hiring an apprentice gives your business immediate, practical support while developing skilled talent that truly understands your operations, culture, and customers. It's one of the most cost-effective ways to build your team, especially for SMEs that need quality support but can't justify the cost of experienced hires or lengthy recruitment processes.
Here’s how your organisation benefits:
Click Tabs below for more;
Apprentices learn through a structured programme that reflects real industry practice. This means they can contribute to your business from the very beginning, supporting key tasks such as:
- Supporting customer service and client communications
- Managing administrative tasks and systems
- Contributing to operational improvements and efficiency
- Conducting research on industry trends and best practices
- Updating documentation and maintaining records
- Assisting with project coordination and delivery
For many employers, this quickly translates to improved efficiency, better service delivery and more capacity to focus on growth.
Building skills in house through apprenticeships gives you long term capability that grows with your business. Rather than relying on expensive external contractors or agencies, you develop internal expertise that understands your specific needs.
Benefits Include:
- Cost savings – Significantly cheaper than outsourcing or agency fees
- Tailored knowledge – Apprentices learn your systems, processes, and culture from day one
- Retention – Develop loyal team members who grow with your business
- Flexibility – Have skilled support available when you need it, not on someone else’s schedule
- Control – Maintain quality standards and business-critical knowledge in house
This approach builds sustainable capability that reduces dependency on external support and strengthens your team for the long term.
Apprenticeships are one of the most cost effective ways to grow your team. With government funding covering 95-100% of training costs, you get access to professional development that would typically cost thousands, at a fraction of the price.
Key Benefits:
- 95-100% funded – Government covers training costs for eligible employers
- Minimal salary costs – Apprentices earn while they learn, typically £6-12 per hour depending on age and location
- No recruitment fees – Save thousands compared to traditional hiring
- Tax benefits – National Insurance relief for employers
- Return on investment – Productive team member contributing from day one
For most SMEs, hiring an apprentice costs less than £10,000 per year total, while delivering skills and capacity that would typically cost £25,000+ for an experienced hire.
Unlike traditional training programmes that take employees off the floor for weeks, apprentices learn while working. This means they’re productive from day one, contributing real value to your business while building their skills.
What This Means for Your Business:
- Immediate support – Apprentices handle real tasks and projects from the start
- Growing capability – Skills develop progressively, taking on more complex work over time
- Reduced pressure – Free up senior team members from routine tasks
- Future leadership – Develop potential managers and specialists for tomorrow
- Proven model – Structured learning ensures consistent development
Within 12-18 months, most employers have a fully capable team member who understands their business inside-out, at a fraction of the cost of traditional hiring.
Bringing on an apprentice doesn’t just add capacity, it strengthens your entire team. Senior staff develop leadership and mentoring skills, while having apprentice support allows experienced team members to focus on higher value work:
Key Benefits:
- Reduced workload – Apprentices take on routine tasks, freeing up your core team
- Leadership development – Existing staff grow through mentoring and supervision
- Fresh perspectives – New team members bring current knowledge and ideas
- Improved morale – Teams appreciate the additional support
- Knowledge transfer – Ensure business-critical skills are passed on and retained
- Succession planning – Build your future leadership pipeline
Many employers find that hiring an apprentice re energises their whole team, creating a culture of learning and development that benefits everyone.
Apprenticeships offer unmatched flexibility for growing businesses. Unlike permanent hires, you can shape the role around your specific needs, adjust responsibilities as the business evolves, and build exactly the skills you need without overcommitting resources.
Flexibility Benefits
- Customisable roles – Design the position around your actual business needs
- Scalable growth – Start with one apprentice, expand as you see results
- Trial period – Assess fit and performance before committing long-term
- Adaptable learning – Training can be tailored to your industry and requirements
- Lower risk – Significantly lower cost than hiring experienced staff
- Future ready skills – Apprentices learn cutting edge practices and technologies
For SMEs navigating growth, apprenticeships provide a low-risk, high-reward way to build the team you need when you need it.
GETTING STARTED WITH NTG APPRENTICESHIPS
How It Works...
Step 01
Check your funding
Answer a few quick questions on our funding check. Let us know where your at and what role you want to fill.
Step 02
Get your funding route
We’ll let you know whether you’re eligible for 95% or 100% funding & identify which standard fits your role(s).
Step 03
Start your apprentice
We’ll help you set up your Digital Access Service account. We then manage the training process, you see results.
You're likely eligible for government funding you didn't know existed.
Here’s what most small business owners don’t realise:
If you have under 50 staff and want to train someone aged 16-24, the government pays 100% of the training. That’s £6,000+ of professional development at zero cost to you. Even if you have more staff or older team members, you’ll typically only pay 5%, around £300 on a £6,000 course.
The catch? Nobody tells you about it. The application process looks intimidating. And you’re already stretched thin running your business. That’s exactly why we created this funding check to cut through the confusion and show you what you qualify for, with zero obligation and zero paperwork on your end just to check.
Think about what an extra skilled team member could do for your business. Better marketing. Smoother operations. Professional content that actually brings in customers. That’s not a “nice to have” it’s growth you can’t afford to miss out on, especially when the government is offering contribution to the bill.
- Access 95% - 100% Government Funding
- Upskill Your Team With The Latest Skills
- Drive Positive ROI For Your Business
Apprenticeship Courses
Multi-Channel Marketer L3 Apprenticeship
Content Creator L3 Apprenticeship
Team Leader / Supervisor Level 3 Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship Courses
Multi-Channel Marketer L3 Apprenticeship
Content Creator L3 Apprenticeship
Team Leader / Supervisor Level 3 Apprenticeship
Ready to Build Your Team & Business?
Leave your details with us and our apprenticeship advisor will get in touch to discuss funding options, training and apprenticeship routes.
Funding & Costs - Simple and Transparent
What Funding is Available to Me?
Apprenticeship programmes are government-funded, with up to 100% funding as well as financial incentives available to help your business benefit from essential digital skills.
The maximum an employer will pay towards an apprenticeship is 5% of the training costs, on top of the apprentice’s salary, which must meet the National Minimum Wage.
We work hard to make the administrative process as simple as possible, taking the lead to minimise any cost to you.
What Are The Funding Options Recruiting An Apprentice 16-21 years old?
If your business is non-levy paying and you’re upskilling an employee or recruiting a new apprentice aged 16-21 years old…
- The government funds 100% of the apprenticeship
- There is no employer contribution
- The employer receives £1,000 incentive for apprentices aged 16-18 on enrolment (extended to 19-24 for apprentices with an EHCP). This is paid in two separate installments at months 3 & 12 of an apprenticeship.
What Are The Funding Options Recruting An Apprentice Over Age 21+?
If your business is non-levy paying and you’re upskilling an employee or recruiting a new apprentice aged over 21…
- The government funds 95% of the apprenticeship
- There is a 5% contribution from the employer
- The employer receives £1,000 incentive and 100% government funding for apprentices with an EHCP aged between 16-24. This is paid in two separate installments at months 3 & 12 of an apprenticeship.
What Are The Funding Options If You Are A Business Paying Levy?
If your business is levy paying…
- There’s no additional cost, the money comes out of your pre-existing levy pot
- The employer receives £1,000 incentive for apprentices aged 16-18 on enrolment (extended to 19-24 for apprentices with an EHCP). This is paid in two separate installments at months 3 & 12 of an apprenticeship.
How Can i Start an Apprentice?
With every apprenticeship, NTG works closely with you to determine the areas of your business that you want to develop, so your apprentice’s study is tailored to your organisation’s unique needs. This means the individual quickly progresses in the areas that your business needs them to, adding measurable value from the outset.
Our apprenticeships are delivered through a combination of 1-1 sessions and small group learning; an approach designed to maximise apprentice productivity.
We combine our training with external qualifications, highly recognised throughout the industry. All of our dedicated tutors have extensive industry and apprenticeship delivery experience.
Simply get in touch with us and we’ll help you get started the right way.
What Does this Programme Cover?
By hiring a Level 3 Multi Channel Marketer apprentice, you’ll get access to a wide range of marketing skills that combine the creative with the analytical, helping your business to launch campaigns, create and deliver content and marketing strategies, and assess performance through analytics reporting.
Course subject areas
Branding & Business
Competitor Analysis
Customer Research & Touchpoints
SEO & Keywords
Customer Service
Communication
Content Creation
Campaign Management
Strategy
Marketing Planning
Data & Analytics
+ Much More
You can download a more detailed course brochure; L3MCM Course Brochure
See the level 3 multichannel marketer apprenticeship government standards here.
What Does an Apprentice Do?
What a Multi‑Channel Marketer Apprentice Does Day‑to‑Day
- Creating written, visual and video content
- Scheduling and managing social media activity
- Updating website pages, blogs and product information
- Supporting cross‑channel marketing campaigns
- Designing simple visuals and marketing assets
- Conducting customer and competitor research
- Monitoring analytics and preparing reports
- Supporting email campaigns and CRM activity
- Maintaining brand guidelines across channels
What Skills will they develop?
Skills Your Apprentice Will Develop
- Content creation and copywriting
- Website management and basic SEO
- Planning and delivering campaigns
- Social media scheduling and engagement
- Email marketing and CRM support
- Market research and audience insights
- Data analysis and reporting
- Customer communication and brand representation
- Understanding marketing regulations and compliance
What Job Roles Can This Apprenticeship Fill?
Roles This Apprenticeship Can Lead To
– Multi‑Channel Marketer
– Digital Marketing Assistant
– Marketing Coordinator
– Content Marketing Assistant
– Social Media Assistant
– Campaign Assistant
– Communications Assistant
Why Choose NTG Training?
- Specialists in marketing and digital apprenticeships
- Industry‑experienced tutors
- Flexible delivery for busy workplaces
- Strong employer support throughout
- Proven results and high success rates
Don’t Let Great Talent Slip Away
Start building your in-house capability today. Most employers only pay 5% of the total costs of an apprenticeship for new starters and upskilling your existing staff, and there are plenty of incentives for training with apprenticeships.
