To speak to one of our Business Development Managers on how we can help you:

Call us on 080 8160 7186 (ext: 3910 or 3306)

 or email employers@croydon.ac.uk

Meet the Apprenticeship Team

Thinking about hiring an apprentice or exploring how apprenticeships can strengthen your business? Our dedicated Apprenticeship Team is here to make it simple. With expert knowledge and a practical, hands-on approach, we’ll guide you through every step, from identifying your needs to finding the right candidate and navigating funding options.

Book a one-to-one appointment at a time that works for you. Whether you’re new to apprenticeships or looking to expand your existing workforce, we’re here to support you every step of the way.

Let’s work together to build the future of your workforce.

Why Choose Croydon College for Apprenticeships

• High-Quality Apprenticeships: Tailored to business needs, delivered efficiently, and designed to develop current and future skills.

   

• Outstanding Achievement Rates: Above national averages, with high first-time pass rates in maths and English.

   

• Expert Teaching and Resources: Skilled staff and industry-standard facilities to meet employer demands.

   

•  Find out more reasons for why you should choose us, click here

Make a Pledge

Croydon College invites employers to play a vital role in shaping the future workforce. Whether you’re looking to recruit, upskill, or inspire, your pledge helps create real opportunities for learners and have a lasting impact on our community. 

To make a pledge, please CLICK HERE 

Apprenticeship Funding and Incentives Explained

If you are an employer who does not pay the apprenticeship levy, or you are a levy-paying employer without sufficient funds, you are required to contribute 5% of your apprentice’s training and assessment costs. The government will cover the remaining 95%. Payments are made directly to us, with a payment schedule agreed upon. From 1 April 2024, employers who do not pay the levy will have the full cost of apprenticeship training funded by the government. This applies to apprentices starting their training who are: Aged 16 to 21 years old (or 15 if their 16th birthday falls between the last Friday of June and 31 August). Aged 22 to 24 years old, provided they: Have an education, health and care plan (EHCP) from their local authority, or Have been in the care of their local authority, and their employer has fewer than 50 employees.

For apprenticeships starting before 31 March 2024, employers with fewer than 50 employees who do not pay the levy will have the full cost of training funded if their apprentice is:

1. Aged 16 to 18 years old (or 15 if their 16th birthday falls between the last Friday of June and 31 August),
2.  Aged 19 to 24 years old and either: Has an education healthcare plan (EHCP) from their local authority,
3.  Has been in the care of their local authority.

Additionally, employers who do not pay the levy and employ can claim a £1,000 incentive payment from the government. This incentive also applies to apprentices aged 19-24 who were previously in care or have a local authority education, health and care plan.

If you want to know more about the apprenticeship levy and how it affects your business, click here.