ISG is pledging £200,000 of its Apprenticeship Levy to help small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in the North of England develop apprenticeships that invest in and provide new opportunities for local communities.
The ‘Apprenticeship Levy Pledge’ will support ISG in seeking to create a positive and sustainable legacy. In addition to addressing the skills shortages and upskilling opportunities within the built environment sector, the funding will target apprenticeships that unlock wider community potential and prosperity. Applications will be considered for a wide range of apprenticeships, from business administration to construction, catering and hospitality to childcare and care services, creative design to digital, engineering and manufacturing to legal, finance, and more.
ISG has an ongoing commitment to developing 'Skills for Life' through its apprenticeship programmes and was awarded ‘gold’ accredited membership last year in The 5% Club’s 2022-23 Employer Audit. The award recognises ISG’s contribution to the continued development of its employees through ‘earn & learn’ schemes, such as apprenticeships, graduate schemes, and placements.
Through ISG’s financial support, employers will be able to train a new apprentice, or upskill and reskill their employees to apprenticeship standards, aligned to their personal and professional career ambitions. Whether that be in construction or another industry, the focus is to ensure that funding meets the needs of local businesses and communities.
Sarah McKinlay, ISG’s group talent director, commented: “We are delighted to pledge £200,000 and are committed to investing with local businesses to build further skills in the region. ISG is looking to support both construction and wider apprenticeships to address the demand for skills in the local economy. We hope that through this fund we can invest together, build a lasting legacy and generate opportunities for local businesses and people.”
If this applies to your business, ISG would like to hear from you.
Visit our ‘Apprenticeship Levy Pledge’ funding page for more details on how to apply.
Visit the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education to search for apprenticeship standards and training providers in your area.