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<p>There are a number of measures in place to support smaller employers and encourage
them to offer apprenticeships.</p><p> </p><p>For the smallest employers with fewer
than 50 employees, the government pays 100 per cent of the cost of training for apprentices
who are either 16 to 18 years old, 19 to 24 year old care leavers or 19 to 24 year
olds with an Education, Health and Care Plan.</p><p> </p><p>In response to employer
feedback, we have introduced transfers. This enables apprenticeship levy-paying employers
to transfer funds to as many employers as they choose, including small and medium
sized employers (SMEs), within their 10 per cent maximum allowance. This supports
smaller employers to access apprenticeships and encourages them to obtain high quality
training.</p><p> </p><p>The National Apprenticeship Service national business helpline
supports SMEs in Nottinghamshire, and throughout England, providing information about
apprenticeships.</p><p> </p><p>The latest phase of our nationwide employer engagement
marketing campaign is now live and is targeted at SMEs, with radio advertisements
featuring companies who have benefitted from apprenticeships and signposting listeners
to our website to learn more about hiring an apprentice.</p>
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