DYW Glasgow is aware that many businesses will be facing uncertainty at the moment, below are helpful links to different financial support available:

Apprenticeship Employer Grant 

Support for employers when taking on Modern or Graduate Apprentices 

https://www.apprenticeships.scot/for-employers/apprenticeship-employer-grant/  
 

 
Flexible Workforce Development Fund

Up to £15,000 towards training for apprenticeship Levy-paying employers and £5,000 for SMEs in Scotland. 

https://www.ourskillsforce.co.uk/develop-your-workforce/flexible-workforce-development-fund/  

Kickstart Scheme 

Employers interested in offering fewer than 30 Kickstart roles should apply through a gateway organisation. Glasgow Chamber of Commerce can support you with your application. 

https://www.glasgowchamberofcommerce.com/covid-19-hub/kickstart-scheme/  

SDS Individual Training Accounts  (ITA) 

Get up to £200 towards the cost of a training course with an SDS Individual Training Account (ITA)

https://www.myworldofwork.co.uk/learn-and-train/sds-individual-training-accounts-ita  

Digital Development Loan 

The Digital Development Loan was created by the Scottish Government to provide loans to companies who wish to improve their digital capabilities and capacity. The loan also covers staff digital skills development as part of the Scottish Government’s drive to improve economic productivity.

https://digitaldevelopmentloan.org/  
 

Adopt an Apprentice 

Be rewarded for taking on a skilled trainee 

https://www.ourskillsforce.co.uk/invest-in-young-people/adopt-an-apprentice/ 

If you are an employer and would like any further information on financial support, contact Nicola at nicola.mcgowan@glasgowchamberofcommerce.com