The ‘Grow Your Own’ Apprenticeship Levy Pledge initiative is a key part of the government-funded Social Contract Programme – however Oxfordshire funds will be returned to the Treasury if they remain unused.

OxLEP Skills is urging Oxfordshire businesses to get in touch if they’re interested in taking on an apprentice – or upskilling current staff through apprenticeships – to find out if they could be eligible to funds, with less than six months until the programme is currently set to draw to a close.

Employers with an annual pay bill of over £3m pay 0.5% of this as an apprenticeship levy and are able to pledge up to 50% of their levy annually. Through the ‘Grow Your Own’ Apprenticeship Levy Pledge Initiative, businesses are supported in pledging their unused levy funds and transferring them to eligible Oxfordshire based small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), charities and social enterprises to help fund their apprenticeship training and assessment.

Since the programme began back in May 2022, over £2.3m has been successfully allocated through the fund, with £1.3m remaining to eligible businesses to fulfill their own apprenticeship aspirations. Any funds that remain unused after the programme end will be lost to Oxfordshire and over a period of time returned to the Treasury – so OxLEP Skills are urging willing recipients to get in touch today.

Since May 2022, over £3.6m has been pledged through the initiative – far exceeding an original £1.3 million target of pledges set for the Social Contract programme – with 251 apprenticeships created in Oxfordshire since the programme began.

The Social Contract programme is a £1.7 million programme of activity funded by the government’s Contain Outbreak Management Fund, via Oxfordshire County Council and led by OxLEP Skills – to address the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic relating to unemployment, barriers to employment, education, and training.

Sally Andreou, Skills Hub Manager at OxLEP – said: “Our ‘Grow Your Own’ Apprenticeship Levy Pledge Initiative has been hugely successful since it began, and we have been overwhelmed by the generosity of larger businesses in ensuring apprenticeship levy funds are retained within the county – and supporting the county’s SMEs to fulfill their own apprenticeship ambitions.

“We really want to get across the urgency of organisations in the county getting in touch – even if they’re unsure as to whether they’re eligible to the levy funds – with our Apprenticeship Advisor team, to find out what support could be available to them, as the pledged levy won’t be here forever and it’s vital as much skills support as possible remains here in the county.

“Understandably, not all of our SMEs in Oxfordshire feel they are in a place to take on a new employee at this time – however another thing we want to stress is the impact apprenticeships can have in upskilling current employees and unlocking new opportunities and expertise with existing staff members also.

“Whatever your business’ skills and training ambitions, the time is certainly now though to ensure those funds get utilised – it really is a case of ‘use it or lose it’.”

Find out if your business could be eligible to take up the levy funding, pledge your own levy, or find out more about the other initiatives within the Social Contract by getting in touch with OxLEP Skills’ Oxfordshire Apprenticeship Advisors today: skills@oxfordshirelep.com.

OxLEP Skills have announced the significant rollout of our ‘No Limits’ inclusive employability support programme across the Cherwell district – aiming to remove barriers that residents might have in getting into or returning to work, education or training.

The ‘No Limits’ programme is funded in Cherwell until March 2025 by Cherwell District Council, through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and is being delivered by food distribution and education charity SOFEA.

The programme aims to provide person-centred support for Cherwell residents (aged 16 plus) who are seeking employment, or who are economically inactive (i.e. not actively seeking work), to address barriers they may have to accessing education, training or employment.

This may include individuals who have experienced physical and mental health challenges, a form of exclusion, domestic violence, unemployment, redundancy and low skills/qualification attainment.

The programme is set to provide individuals with up to 30 hours of 1:1 support with finding employment, education, or training – with support in areas such as CV writing, application forms and preparation for interviews.

The programme also offers support through the provision of travel bursaries for getting to interviews or the first month of a job or apprenticeship if this is a barrier – and the provision of electronic devices, data and informal digital training programmes for individuals experiencing digital poverty.

Other barriers to employment, education or training (including green skills) – such as certifications or training requirements – can also be accessed and funded through the programme.

Sally Andreou – Skills Hub Manager at OxLEP – said: “OxLEP Skills is delighted to announce the continuation of the ‘No Limits’ programme across Cherwell, through this UK Shared Prosperity Fund allocation. We are excited to continue our partnership with the fantastic SOFEA on this project, which aims to help local people gain skills and access resources that can support them into employment.” 

“It is essential we continue to support those in our communities struggling to gain employment opportunities and support the wider rollout of skills and training provision.”

Councillor Lesley McLean, Deputy Leader of Cherwell District Council and Portfolio Holder for Finance, Property and Regeneration, said: “There are all sorts of reasons why people might need a helping hand returning to the workforce or to education.

“This important investment is a sign that we believe in our residents’ potential – we want people to flourish in work and education and the No Limits programme is an excellent way for people to embrace new skills and opportunities as they prepare for the next stage of their careers.”

To access the ‘No Limits’ programme, or refer someone for support, please contact Taraji Ogunnubi, ‘No Limits’ Programme Manager at SOFEA on tel: 07507 121281 or email: Taraji@sofea.uk.com

To find out more about the ‘No Limits’ programme, visit our employability support page.

Updated: 31 October 2024.

Please note that OxLEP have taken the decision not to proceed with the procurement of Lot 3 and Lot 4, as previously listed here. 

Full details can be found via the below link.

Ahead of World Space Week 2024, which runs from 4th to 10th October, Oxfordshire Careers Hub held a fantastic Teacher Encounters event, kindly hosted by Satellite Applications Catapult on the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus.

Oxfordshire teachers and careers professionals attended to find out first-hand about all the amazing work and career opportunities at Catapult. They heard Vicky Patterson from Wheatley Park School and Oliver Goodyear from Oxford Biomedica talking about their experience of working together to develop a lesson resource, had a tour of the operations room to see some of the amazing satellite technology in action and took part in the monthly Satuccino networking event to make connections with amazing individuals working for exciting organisations in the space sector.

It was a great afternoon and there was a real buzz in the room, with teachers saying how inspired they were and how they had already made connections between what they teach and what businesses are doing, which they will be sharing with their students.

We look forward to seeing how the links made develop and to holding lots more Teacher Encounters across Oxfordshire!

The aim of the Careers & Enterprise Company’s Teacher Encounters programme is to provide an opportunity for teachers to engage directly with employers to see and learn about the different career pathways relevant to their subjects, and to observe how their subject is applied practically in business. They can then take this learning back to the classroom to inform and inspire their students.

Watch our Teacher Encounters launch film with Oxford Biomedica to find out more:

You may be aware of the unfortunate news that Adviza Partnership entered administration on 25th September 2024.

If you are a careers professional in a school/college looking for support with 1:1 careers guidance this year, we have created a list of local providers for you to get in touch with:

Organisations

• Career Connect: https://careerconnect.org.uk
• EC Careers: https://eccareers.com – contact Cat Akkerman on catrien@eccareers.com or 07725 990980
• Franklin Hammond: www.franklinhammond.co.uk – email Vikki Franklin at vikki@franklinhammond.co.uk
• Future Smart Careers (currently run the ASK programme in Oxfordshire): www.futuresmartcareers.co.uk/for-schools, email: askoxfordshire@futuresmartcareers.co.uk

Freelance Careers Advisers

• Brighter Careers Coaching – www.brightercareerscoaching.co.uk, email Charlotte van den Berghen at  charlotte@brightercareerscoaching.co.uk
• Helen Calkin – helen@healthandsafety4education.com
• Tanya Jarrett – trjjarrett@outlook.com
• Antonio Ortega – davidoa13@gmail.com, LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/antonioortega2607
• Colette Wedgbrow – colettew@workexperienceservices.co.uk

Training

• Career Development Professional Level 6 Apprenticeship – www.callofthewild.co.uk/career-development-professional-level-6-higher-apprenticeship

The announcement comes as £296,000 has been successfully awarded by all five district councils for the continuation of the programme through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF).  

OxLEP Skills is delighted to announce the continuation of the ‘No Limits‘ programme, which was established in November 2022 as part of the Social Contract Programme, a £1.7million programme of activity to support those communities most impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic and moving forwards, the cost-of-living crisis, funded by the government’s Contain Outbreak Management Fund via Oxfordshire County Council and led by OxLEP Skills. 

Throughout 19 food larders and other community settings across Oxfordshire, the ‘No Limits’ programme has supported over 600 individuals with skills and employability support, digital devices and travel bursaries.   

The programme is being delivered through two of Oxfordshire’s most enterprising charities, SOFEA Didcot and Aspire Oxfordshire and is now set to continue through to March 2025.  

The programme aims to target five groups identified as the people most in need in our communities:   

• Young people who have experienced education disturbance and/or unemployment, or at risk of NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) 
• Minority ethnic communities who could benefit from improved social mobility 
• Those furthest from the labour market, with employment support for those identified as Clinically Extremely Vulnerable (CEV) for Covid and/or affected by the digital divide, food poverty or other socio-economic deprivation  
• The over 50s, by offering support which will enable individuals to contribute to the economy into later life through longer and flexible careers  
• Residents who are economically inactive who want to get back to work

The programme provides up to 30 hours of 1-1 support with finding employment, education, or training – through support with CV writing, application forms and preparation for interviews.  

The programme also offers support through the provision of travel bursaries for getting to interviews or the first month of a job or apprenticeship, if this is a barrier – and the provision of electronic devices, data and informal digital training programmes for individuals experiencing digital poverty.  

The programme also has a key focus on green skills within some areas of the county– signposting and raising awareness of green skills courses, available free for residents of these areas.  

Other barriers to employment, education or training – such as access to certifications or training – can also be funded through the programme.  

The news comes this Employability Day (13 September), an awareness day providing the opportunity for employment support organisations and employers to celebrate their hard work supporting people to enter or progress in employment (an Employment Related Services Association initiative), which this year has the theme ‘Employment Support for Every Citizen’.

Sally Andreou – Skills Hub Manager at OxLEP – said: “OxLEP Skills is delighted to be able to continue the ‘No Limits’ programme with the support of UKSPF funding. We are excited to continue our partnership with SOFEA and Aspire on this project, which aims to help local people gain skills and access resources that can support them into employment.”   

Funding has also been secured through the UKSPF to provide courses in sectors where skills are in demand, such as green construction and care, to help people to get closer to employment and/or training. ‘No Limits’ will signpost and create awareness of these courses to open opportunities to new career pathways for Oxfordshire residents that fit into one of the five target groups.   

Funding has been received by Cherwell District Council, Oxford City Council, South Oxfordshire District Council, Vale of White Horse District Council and West Oxfordshire District Council for the continuation of the ‘No Limits’ Programme through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF).

Finding a way to get further training in your chosen career can be difficult, especially if you’re already employed. But did you know that it’s possible to train via an apprenticeship while working for your current employer?

You may be unsure about how to start the conversation with your employer but don’t worry, both yourself, your employer and the organisation will benefit from the extra training, so have a look at our tips on how to approach the topic.

Before addressing your training needs, it’s important to have as much information as possible. It will be helpful to:

• Find an apprenticeship standard that meets your role and your development requirements
• Understand the skills that you’ll be learning
• Know how this will positively impact your work, your team, your manager and the business

Help is at hand!

OxLEP Skills’ Oxfordshire Apprenticeship Advisers Leah Bryan and Nikki Cooper provide fully funded, expert, impartial advice to help employers with every aspect of apprenticeships. Ask your employer to get in touch at skills@oxfordshirelep.com.

How to bring apprenticeships up as a topic

If you’d like to have an official conversation with your employer, you could schedule a meeting and come prepared or bring it up during your regular 1:1 meetings or annual review. Remember – you are discussing your training needs and how it will develop your skills, but also make a note of how this benefits them as well as you. Why should they support it? What do they get out of it? What will you be able to do differently for your employer as a result of the apprenticeship? Do further research into what apprenticeship programme you’re interested in and pitch it almost as a business case.

You may prefer to pursue the topic less formally in conversation before asking to meet. For example, take a look at some of our case studies from other organisations that have benefited from apprenticeships which you can use for both a conversation starter and evidence in a formal meeting.

As well as speaking to your manager, you can also look into ways to contact the learning and development or HR department at your company. They should be able to advise of any existing and available apprenticeship training.

Benefit to employers

It’s known that it has become very difficult to find qualified professionals to fill positions and keep them within the organisation. So explaining to your employer that you would like further training can solve many of their problems. For example, they don’t need to struggle with hiring new people, they will gain qualified, skilled workers in the organisation and it doesn’t have to be expensive.

Support is available through an apprenticeship

If you are on an apprenticeship, there will be expert tutors guiding you to ensure that you learn all of the necessary skills, knowledge and behaviours to succeed in your career. For a business, this means that they do not need to take already qualified colleagues away from their day-to-day jobs to train existing colleagues.

Off-the-job training doesn’t have to mean that you’re not working

Managers can be reluctant to explore apprenticeship options as they require off-the-job training time of at least six hours a week, but that doesn’t mean that you won’t be working.

From a business perspective, they will be losing you temporarily for a few hours a week while you train to become a better, more skilled and experienced employee. The key to a healthy and happy organisation is for them to continue to motivate employees and support their needs. By doing this, you will be much more likely to stay within the company rather than seek opportunities elsewhere.

Think of it this way: would they rather lose you for a few hours a week, or lose you altogether? The apprenticeship route means that your manager isn’t losing hours from any existing employees to train you, or losing you to another workplace. Overall, the workplace will grow much stronger and happier.

There are funding options available

If you are introducing apprenticeships to your employer, you may not initially be aware of the funding options.

If they are paying into the apprenticeship levy:

If your organisation has an annual PAYE bill of more than £3 million, they will be paying the apprenticeship levy, so, why not make use of these existing funds to upskill you? If your organisation has unused levy funding then that could be going to waste, as any unused funding returns to the Treasury after two years.

If they are not paying into the apprenticeship levy:

If your employer does not pay the apprenticeship levy, the government will fund all apprenticeship training costs for apprentices who are 16–21 years old when they start training. The government will also fund training for apprentices who are 22–24 years old and have an education, health and care (EHC) plan from their local authority, or who have been in their local authority’s care (there is no upper age limit for doing an apprenticeship). This makes the apprenticeship route much cheaper than in-house training as they do not need to pay for existing workers to train you, or the equipment required for training.

Apprenticeship support for employers

If your employer would like some advice and support with setting up an apprenticeship for you, accessing the apprenticeship levy, or they have any questions, ask them to get in touch with our Oxfordshire Apprenticeship Advisers Leah Bryan and Nikki Cooper, who provide expert, impartial advice to help employers with every aspect of apprenticeships, at skills@oxfordshirelep.com. There is no charge for this support as it is funded through our Social Contract Programme through the government’s Contain Outbreak Management Fund, via Oxfordshire County Council.

Apprentices, businesses, education providers and champions of apprenticeships from right across the county come together for the annual Oxfordshire Apprenticeship Awards, one of the leading annual business celebration events anywhere in the region.

Becoming a sponsor or supporter of the Oxfordshire Apprenticeship Awards is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a very special event, while showcasing your organisation and celebrating your apprenticeship success. There is a range of oppotunities available, from being the headline sponsor, judging and awarding a category, to making a small financial contribtion to help make the celebration evening a special occasion.

There are a number of opportunities to support the awards:

St Mungo’s is a leading UK homelessness charity supporting over 3150 people every night. St Mungo’s services in Oxford include outreach for people experiencing rough sleeping, with access to an Employment Support team.

Martin joined the Employment Support programme at St. Mungo’s in May 2023, having spent most of his career in catering and hospitality. Martin wanted a career change and didn’t really know what he wanted to do, other than he knew that his end goal was paid employment within the construction industry.

In this instance, Grace, one of the Employment Specialists at St. Mungo’s and Martin decided that a good first step would be for Martin to obtain a work experience placement within construction. Initially, Martin and Grace contacted numerous construction firms throughout Oxfordshire, but as they didn’t receive any feedback, they decided to change tack.

Grace got in touch with the St. Mungo’s Corporate Partnership team, who connected them with Danielle McCarthy, Social Value and Community Manager at The Hill Group. Hill is one of the construction partners working on-site delivering Oxford North, a new innovation district for the city, set to open in 2025. Oxford North has an ambitious Community Employment Plan, supported by OxLEP Skills Community Employment Plan Adviser, Cat Armstrong, which sets out how the project will maximise the opportunities created for local people like Martin during the next 18 months of construction.

Grace contacted Danielle and provided her with some context about the Employment Support programme at St. Mungo’s and additionally introduced Martin, as a client seeking a work placement within construction. Danielle advised that there were some opportunities within their Oxford North programme and advised that they could facilitate Martin there. Once the date was set, Danielle put together a programme placement schedule, covering lots of different aspects of construction related work, showcasing different career pathways and opportunities.

The placement included multiple site tours, a day with the Sustainability and Environmental team, dedicated time with the Quantity Surveyors, the Technical and Design team and the commercial teams, before ending with a CV workshop and coaching session.

Following the placement, which Martin managed to attend every day, he has decided that he wants to focus on construction employment pathways within Technical and Design and complete additional work placements in this area. When Grace followed up with Danielle, Danielle had advised that the team had really enjoyed working with Martin and advised that The Hill Group were happy to work with St. Mungo’s Employment Support on work placements and paid roles in the future.

Martin said that he found the placement really enjoyable. “I learned more than I thought I would and despite the placement being brief, I felt empowered to ask the team when I didn’t understand something and felt the placement played well into my inquisitive nature.”

“I felt that the placement gave me an opportunity to be part of a work based setting without the immediate pressure of paid work and I’m really grateful for the team who were really hospitable and friendly.”

Find out more about Community Employment Plans:

Building performance specialists LCMB Building Performance Ltd have a fantastic Degree Apprentice Consultant opportunity available for a school leaver or mature student looking to make a significant impact in the field of building services engineering.

This exciting opportunity commences in September 2024 and is based in their Adderbury office near Banbury. The apprentice will work towards a BEng (Hons) Building Service Design Engineer Level 6 Apprenticeship.

About LCMB Building Performance Ltd.

Engineering is the practical and creative application of science and maths, playing a pivotal role in addressing some of the world’s most pressing problems. LCMB Building Performance Ltd are at the forefront of this endeavor. Their team combines engineering expertise with project and operational management skills to enhance the efficiency of workplaces and buildings. Their goal? To optimise every building for its users while minimising operational costs, energy usage and carbon emissions. This not only reduces the climate impact of buildings but also aligns with their clients’ sustainability and climate change strategies. Their diverse client base includes some of the UK’s leading universities, NHS Trusts and private sector businesses.

Join the team: a unique opportunity in building performance

Building on their commitment to sustainability and efficiency, LCMB are now looking for a new team member who shares their passion for energy, climate change and sustainability. The ideal candidate will be proactive, resourceful, self-motivated and possess excellent interpersonal skills. A keen eye for detail and strong presentation and written abilities are vital, along with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word. This role is not just a job, it’s a chance to make a tangible difference in the field of building performance.

The role: making a real-world impact

In this role, the apprentice won’t just be learning; they will be actively involved in solving real-world problems from day one. Working alongside LCMB’s experienced team of engineers, energy and facilities managers, they will gain invaluable hands-on experience. Additionally, they will study for a BEng (Hons) in Building Services Engineering at London Southbank University on a day release basis, with all fees covered by the business and government. This unique blend of practical work and academic study is complemented by an annual salary and benefits package. 

Skills and qualifications required

To be eligible for the Apprentice Consultant role, candidates should meet the following qualifications:

• A Level BBC, including Mathematics and ideally a Science subject (Chemistry or Physics) [UCAS points: 112].
• T-level (Merit or above) in Construction: Design, Surveying, and Planning [UCAS points: 120].
• BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma DDM in an Engineering subject, with strong performance in Mathematics [UCAS points: 128].
• Building Services Engineering Technician level 3 apprenticeship DD [UCAS points: 96], plus a Pass or Distinction at EPA.
• Access to Engineering qualifications with 15 Distinctions and 30 Merits, including Maths and Physical Science credits.
• A minimum of 5 GCSEs A-C, including Maths and English (or equivalent).

How to apply

Please visit https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/VAC1000270747 to apply. The closing date is Monday 26th August at 11:59pm.

This apprenticeship is supported by the transfer of apprenticeship levy funds from Legal & General, facilitated by our Apprenticeship Advisor Leah Bryan. LCMB also benefited from an apprenticeship levy pledge from Howdens to fund training for their current Degree Apprentice Consultant as featured in our recent case study.

For support to make an apprenticeship levy pledge, or to access pledged funds, contact skills@oxfordshirelep.com.

Find out more about the apprenticeship support available to employers from OxLEP Skills:

More than 80 fully-funded places are available on eco-friendly home improvement courses for people based in South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse districts.

South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils have partnered with OxLEP Skills, Abingdon & Witney College and education charity SOFEA to upskill local residents and businesses.

The councils have funded 82 places for ‘green’ building and construction courses from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. These courses at Abingdon & Witney College, include Installation and Maintenance of Heat Pumps, Understanding Domestic Retrofit and general awareness courses.

You can find out more about these courses and how to sign-up for them at a drop-in event on Monday 19 August at the Net Zero Skills Hub, at Abingdon & Witney College’s Abingdon Campus from 9.30am to 11am.

The councils have also contributed funding to OxLEP and SOFEA’s ‘No Limits’ programme, designed to offer support for residents into green skills training and employment.

The programme includes assistance for those who need help to get a job, including free laptops and mobile phones to develop digital skills as well as travel grants for those needing financial help to get to work, school or college. A full-time member of staff will be on hand to help with any queries and offer advice *.

Sally Andreou, Skills Hub Manager at OxLEP, said: “Ensuring our businesses are able to benefit from a top-class and well-trained workforce is a key priority for OxLEP – therefore, the fully-funded provision to be delivered by Abingdon & Witney College means our construction sector will continue to be in a superior position, meeting the demands of a greener future and even support the county to capitalise on the opportunities the green economy will present.

“We would encourage residents across South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse to take advantage of this fantastic opportunity.”

Councillor Robin Bennett, South Oxfordshire District Council’s Cabinet Member for Economic Development and Regeneration, and Deputy Leader, said: “Many of us would like to adapt our homes to use less energy, or would like to generate our own using renewables, to reduce both our climate change impact and our household bills. Many homes will need new types of heating systems, such as heat pumps. Having people with the right skills is vital to make this a reality, and I’m happy that the council is working with some great local organisations to provide a variety of opportunities to learn.”

Councillor Bethia Thomas, Vale of White Horse District Council Leader and Cabinet Member for Climate Action, said: “These green courses are designed to help residents and businesses to gain essential skills and knowledge to excel in the Green Skills sector, playing a crucial role in creating a sustainable future.”

Jacqui Canton, Principal and Chief Executive at Abingdon & Witney College said: “We are thrilled to launch this initiative, offering free courses that will empower individuals with essential skills in green technology. At the heart of our education is the vision ‘Be You Be Extraordinary,’ where everyone achieves more than they believe is possible. This initiative underscores our commitment to enhancing employability and supporting a sustainable future for our community.”

Taraji Ogunnubi, ‘No Limits’ Programme Manager at SOFEA, said: “Our partnership to offer fully funded green skills courses is a vital step towards building a resilient, eco-friendly future. At SOFEA, we are committed to empowering our community through education, sustainable practices, and direct support.

“In addition to education, SOFEA operates food larders across Oxfordshire, which serve as key community hubs. These larders not only help in addressing food insecurity but also facilitate regular engagement with residents, providing them with opportunities to learn about and participate in green initiatives. 

“By equipping local residents and businesses with the skills necessary for eco-friendly developments and engaging them through our larders, we are enhancing employability and driving significant environmental change. We encourage everyone to seize this opportunity to become pioneers in the green economy, transforming their homes and workplaces and community into models of sustainability.”  

With employers with an annual pay bill of £3m+ paying 0.5% of this as an apprenticeship levy, these employers are also able to pledge up to 25% of their levy annually to support small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), charities and social enterprises to fund their own apprenticeship training and assessment.

A key initiative within OxLEP Skills’ Social Contract Programme, the ‘Grow Your Own’ Levy Pledge Initiative sees Oxfordshire’s levy-paying businesses transfer their unused apprenticeship levy funds to other organisations within the county to support their own skills needs – rather than returning back to the Treasury.

In our latest video, Leah Bryan, Oxfordshire Apprenticeship Advisor for OxLEP Skills answers some of your key questions as to how the scheme works and how the initiative can support your business with your own skills requirements.

What exactly is OxLEP Skills’ Apprenticeship Levy Pledge Initiative?

How can OxLEP Skills’ Apprenticeship Levy Pledge Initiative support my business’ skills needs?

But how can OxLEP Skills support me through the Apprenticeship Levy Pledge Initiative?

How much funding is still available through OxLEP Skills’ Apprenticeship Levy Pledge Initiative?

To find out more about the support available, visit our apprenticeship support page or email skills@oxfordshirelep.com