Decision details

Purpose of Report: To update the Executive Member on apprenticeship activity in York, including the impartial Apprenticeship Hub, the use of apprenticeships to support skills development within the council’s existing workforce and the council’s apprenticeship levy transfer process.

The Executive Member will be asked to note the contents of the report and agree the updated framework through which local employers can apply to receive a transfer of the council’s unallocated levy funds to support new apprenticeship starts within their organisation.

Resolved:

i.             That the contents of the report be noted.

Reason: To continue to encourage the creation of apprenticeship opportunities in York, by supporting local businesses to access available funding and to support routes to employment for residents.

ii.            That the updated framework through which local employers can apply to receive a transfer of the council’s unallocated levy funds to support new apprenticeship starts within their organisation.

Reason: To support inclusive growth by aligning the framework with the priorities set out in York’s 10-Year Skills Strategy.