Skills Support for Employers

Tomorrow, the National Living and Minimum Wages will rise, seeing the country’s lowest paid get a pay rise over twice the rate of inflation. We’re putting more money straight into the pockets of working people – and businesses can see the benefits too. There are some actions you need to take if you’re an employer: Check the new rates at gov.uk/checkyourpay and identify which staff are due the new rate ✅ Update payroll and communicate the changes to staff as soon as possible ✅ Call the Acas helpline on 0300 123 1100 to get advice and support on paying workers correctly ✅

Apprentices can boost motivation in the workplace and bring the skills you need for your business to succeed. Visit the Skills for Careers website to find out about the benefits of #apprenticeships, as well as other training and employment schemes such as #TLevels and #SkillsBootcamps: https://ow.ly/6J0Y50TFAE1 Whether you're growing a business, switching careers or just starting out, it all starts with skills. #SkillsForLife #ItAllStartsWithSkills

The search for this year's Top Apprenticeship Employers has already begun - so what are you waiting for? 🤩 Brought to you by the Department for Education and RateMyApprenticeship, Top Apprenticeship Employers celebrates the best employers offering apprenticeships in England. Visit the official #TopAppsEmployers website for all you need to know about featuring in this year's official rankings: https://ow.ly/YZE550Vi4PL

The latest Apprentice Qualification Achievement Rate has been released, with positive results. View the full report here: https://ow.ly/96To50VpAlr Thanks to apprenticeship employers and providers, as well as apprentices themselves for making such positive progress. We will continue to work together to support #apprentices into skilled careers and help businesses to grow. #Apprenticeships

Find the right flexible government training to help boost workplace motivation and bring the skills needed for business growth. Find out about the benefits of #apprenticeships, and other schemes like #TLevels, #HTQs and #SkillsBootcamps: https://ow.ly/oyz250V3o0E #SkillsForLife

#Employers and #Providers – Stay up to date with the latest Apprenticeship Funding Rules by visiting our dedicated webpage ➡️: https://ow.ly/RGJP50VhY86 We’ll be engaging with the AELP, Association of Colleges, and our expert providers ahead of the 2025/26 rules being released in May. #apprenticeships

“Our apprenticeship scheme has inspired a culture of learning across the business, and a proactive approach towards training and development.” Anna Green, Managing Director at events agency, Broadsword | Certified B Corporation, features in the new Skills Horizon Report 2025, which provides a snapshot of the #SME recruitment and skills landscape for the year ahead: https://ow.ly/OWCU50V0jPb With 9 in 10 #SMEs (90%) saying their business grew over the past year, find out how skills and training schemes, like #apprenticeships and #TLevels, can benefit your business. Search Skills For Life.

Read how the government's new #construction skills-building programme will help #apprenticeships, #SkillsBootcamps, and learners on #TLevels. 👇 #SkillsForLife

Government programmes are available for employers who are considering hiring new employees, offering work experience or upskilling existing staff to develop their #careers. Use our online tool to filter programmes and find the right match for your business! http://ow.ly/jNeA50N65mK #SkillsForLife

#Employers - if you're looking to grow your business, check out our handy guide on training and employment schemes to help you spring into action!🌼 Whether you are considering recruiting new staff or are wanting to develop existing skills among your workforce, find out all about the benefits that government schemes can bring - no matter your business size or sector. Read more here➡️: https://ow.ly/G36R50VhthC #SkillsForLife #Apprenticeships #TLevels #HTQs #SkillsBootcamps #SMEs #Spring #Springtime