Apprenticeship Masterclass

The Lancashire Skills & Employment Hub would like to invite our Skills Pledge Businesses to an Apprenticeships Masterclass, offering an overview of the business benefits of apprenticeships alongside recent updates to funding rules. This session will provide practical insight for employers considering or expanding apprenticeship activity.

📅 Date: 24/06/2026
🕒 Time: 10.30am - 12.00pm

📍 Location: Teams
🎟️ RSVP by: 19/06/2026

Event Overview:

Whether you’re new to apprenticeships or looking to expand your programme, this session will give you clear, practical insight to support your business growth. 

This masterclass will guide you through apprenticeships as a powerful employment pathway, helping businesses recruit, train, and retain skilled staff.

We’ll also break down the latest changes to apprenticeship frameworks and funding, including new flexibilities and opportunities that can make taking on an apprentice easier and more cost‑effective than ever.

Join us for a practical and insightful session where our Apprenticeship expert will provide information around:

• What is an Apprentice and how they can support your business
• Changes from April 2026, Incentives available for SME's & funding rules
• How to recruit an Apprentice
• Support available 

Who Should Attend:

Business owners looking to grow their workforce through apprenticeshipsHR managers and people‑development leads responsible for recruitment and trainingTeam leaders or department heads wanting to build future talent pipelinesLearning & development professionals seeking clarity on apprenticeship pathwaysEmployers new to apprenticeships who want to understand the process and benefitsBusinesses already using apprenticeships and needing updates on recent framework and funding changes

Why Attend:
Understand apprenticeship pathways, explore business benefits, gain up to date information, practical guidance, ask questions directly.

We look forward to welcoming you to this important discussion.

Kind regards

Jo