Apprenticeship Levy Transfer Scheme

If you are considering recruiting an apprentice, or upskilling existing employees, you may be able to get funding to cover the apprenticeship training costs through our Apprenticeship Levy Transfer Scheme. We can transfer up to 50% of our unused apprenticeship funding to eligible organisations in Walsall. The funding helps pay for apprenticeship training and end-point assessments.

The scheme aims to:

create new apprenticeship opportunities
support local businesses and organisations
address local skills shortages
develop existing staff through apprenticeship training
contribute to economic growth in Walsall

Who can apply

Your organisation should:

be registered or trading in Walsall Borough
require funding for future apprenticeship starts
have or be willing to create a Digital Apprenticeship Service (DAS) account
use an approved apprenticeship standard
explain how the apprenticeship will benefit Walsall residents or businesses

Priority may be given to applications that:

support young people aged 16 to 24
create new jobs
support under-represented groups
address skills shortages
promote career progression opportunities
deliver positive outcomes for Walsall residents

How levy transfer funding can be used

Funding can be used for:

apprenticeship training costs
End Point Assessment (EPA) costs
newly recruited apprentices
existing staff undertaking apprenticeship training

Funding cannot be used for:

salaries
equipment
travel expenses
membership fees
apprenticeships that have already started
End Point Assessment resit costs

How to apply

Before you apply please ensure that:

you understand your responsibilities in the Apprenticeship Funding Rules (opens in new tab)
your apprentice has not already started their apprenticeship training
you can employ the apprentice for the required duration of the apprenticeship

Step 1 - Expression of interest

Download and complete and the Levy Transfer expression of interest form below.

Levy Transfer expression of interest
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Return the expression of interest form to us by email.

We'll review your eligibility before inviting a full application.

Step 2 - Full application

If your organisation is eligible, we’ll send you a Levy Transfer request form to complete.

You'll need to provide:

apprenticeship details
training provider information
apprenticeship training costs
benefits to Walsall residents and businesses

Step 3 - Assessment

We’ll assess applications using the criteria below:

whether your organisation meets the eligibility criteria
how the apprenticeship will benefit Walsall residents or businesses
how it helps address local skills shortages

Step 4 - Approval and agreement

If your application is successful you'll:

receive an email confirmation of funding offer
receive a connection request through Apprenticeship Service Account
begin receiving monthly levy transfer payments into your Apprenticeship Service Account that pay apprenticeship training provider costs

You can read more in our Apprenticeship Levy Transfer Request guidance notes for applicants.

Apprenticeship Levy Transfer request - Guidance notes for applicants
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Further support

The Apprenticeship Team (opens in new tab) can provide advice on:

eligibility
apprenticeship standards
training provider support
completing application forms