Adopt an Apprentice

The latest information about the grant and what to do if you have questions.

The Adopt an Apprentice grant was paused at the start of the financial year 2023/24. We can now confirm this grant will not be available in 2023/24.

If you submitted an application prior to FIPS closure on 31 March, it'll be assessed and processed as normal.

If you have any questions, please email AAA@sds.co.uk.

Skills Development Scotland will continue to deliver end-to-end support services to apprentices affected by redundancy, including finding a new employer.

Find a learning provider

Use our easy search to find a learning provider. They'll help you find apprentices, deal with funding for training and provide support.

Advice for apprentices

If you’re an apprentice and you’ve been made redundant, we can offer you support and help you find another employer to complete your training.