Local businesses are being offered funding to train apprentices by West Sussex County Council. Any business based in West Sussex can apply at any time of the year for the funding to help upskill their current workforce or bring in new talent. The funding is possible because the county council is part of the apprenticeship levy fund scheme and as a large employer can transfer 25% of its own funding to other employers. Steve Waight, West Sussex County Council Cabinet Member for Support Services and Economic Development said, “Apprenticeships are a fantastic way to develop the knowledge and skills of individual employees and invest in the local workforce. I’m delighted that West Sussex County Council can offer this funding to West Sussex businesses and contribute to the economic prosperity of our county.” Click here for more from West Sussex County Council.
