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Looking to grow your team with inclusive talent? There’s potential funding available to support both recruitment and retention—making it easier than ever to build a diverse, skilled workforce. Find out how your business can benefit.

Tendering 100 Initiative
£2,000 to Grow Your Team in Tendring
If you're a local employer in Tendring, you could unlock £2,000 in funding by hiring an apprentice through the Tendring 100 Apprenticeship Initiative. Click to find out more:
Apprenticeship Levy Transfer Services (ALTS)
Unlock the full potential of your workforce - at zero training cost.
Through the Essex Apprenticeship Levy Transfer Service, your business can access unused levy funds from larger employers to fully cover apprenticeship training, helping you upskill staff, boost productivity, and grow sustainably.
Contact: @Hannah OBrien - Sector Growth & Skills Coordinator
CITB Funding
In Construction? Claim Up to £11,000 per Apprentice
If you're a CITB-registered business, you could be missing out on up to £11,000 in funding for every apprentice you take on - even if you don’t pay the CITB Levy.
Access To Work
Access to Work – Government Support to Help You Hire and Retain Talent
Access to Work is a government grant that helps you hire and retain disabled employees by covering the extra costs of workplace support - like specialist equipment, job coaches, or travel.
Ambitious Essex Funding Finder
Find funding for your business
The Ambitious Essex Funding Finder allows you to search for funding opportunities in your industry area. Find funding opportunities you may not be aware of to support your business