Funded apprenticeships for learners across Wales

Apprenticeship Funding

Welsh Government funded apprenticeships provide individuals and organisations across Wales with the opportunity to develop skills, gain recognised qualifications and grow with confidence. Designed to support both career progression and business development, apprenticeships offer a flexible route to learning that fits around real work.  

Apprenticeships can be fully funded by the Welsh Government for eligible adults, meaning there is no cost to the learner or the employer. This allows businesses to invest in their workforce and enables individuals to gain valuable skills and experience without any financial barriers.  

What are Welsh Government Funded Apprenticeships?

Apprenticeship funding in Wales helps individuals build practical skills while working, and supports organisations in developing a skilled and capable workforce without any financial barriers.

Funded apprenticeships combine on‑the‑job experience with structured learning, allowing learners to apply new knowledge directly in their role.

The programme is fully funded, with no training cost for eligible programmes. This makes apprenticeships a sustainable way to grow talent, improve productivity and support long‑term development. Training is delivered flexibly by experienced tutors, ensuring learning can take place alongside day‑to‑day responsibilities.

You may be eligible if: 

  • Aged 16 or over 
  • Employed in a relevant job role 
  • Working at least 16 hours per week  
  • Living in Wales or working in Wales the majority of the time (51%>) 

Costs covered include: 

  • Training and assessment costs within the apprenticeship framework 
  • Qualification registration and certification 
  • Structured off-the-job learning and support 

What Courses Can Be Funded?

Frequently Asked Questions

Apprenticeships in Wales can be fully funded by the Welsh Government for learners who meet the criteria. There is no cost to the learner or the employer for the training.  

Funded apprenticeships in Wales are available to anyone aged 16 and over who lives in Wales or works in Wales over 51% of the time. Learners must also be working for 16 hours a week or more.  

To find out more about Welsh Government funded apprenticeships, speak to our team who can guide you through the process and help you identify the right opportunity. Funding is via approved training providers.

  • Employer identifies skills need 
  • Apprenticeship agreed with training provider 
  • Learner enrolled and employed 
  • Training delivered alongside work 
  • Progress reviewed and assessed 

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