News article
Essex 200 - Apprenticeship Support Fund
29/09/2025
The Essex 200 Apprenticeship Support Fund provides financial support to help Essex-based employers recruit and train apprentices, particularly in priority sectors or for underrepresented groups.
The Essex 200 Apprenticeship Support Fund is a targeted initiative by Essex County Council designed to help employers across the county recruit and train apprentices. It provides financial support to cover costs associated with apprenticeship delivery, such as training fees, equipment, and other related expenses. The fund is part of a broader strategy to boost local employment, upskill the workforce, and support priority sectors and underrepresented groups.
Key features include:
- Support for Essex-based employers to hire apprentices.
- Funding to cover apprenticeship-related costs, potentially including training, travel, and equipment.
- Focus on priority sectors and inclusive employment, such as support for young people, those with additional needs, or sectors facing skills shortages.
- Accessible via an online application form, with guidance provided by Essex County Council and its partners.
Employers can apply through the Essex Online Services portal, and may also receive support from the council’s apprenticeship engagement teams to identify suitable candidates and training providers. Would you like a briefing note or slide summarising this for internal use or stakeholder engagement?