As a boost to Apprenticeship week, the Prime Minister, David Cameron has announced further funding for apprenticeships up to degree level including:

• the £6m Higher Apprenticeship Fund which boosts degree level places;
• £250m given directly to businesses, to enable them to take control of the way skills training is delivered; and
• a new £1,500 apprenticeship incentive for small firms.

Businesses and training providers can now apply to the Higher Apprenticeship Fund, employers are also now able to apply for the £250 million, and small firms are also now able to apply for the £1,500 to hire their first apprentice.

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