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Happy 40th Birthday Damar

40 years ago, almost to the day, Damar Training welcomed our first ever students. Founded by Stockport businesswoman Dale Stafford, Damar started life as a ...
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Use the Apprenticeship Levy for Existing Staff

The Apprenticeship Levy can be used to train existing employees. So what are the benefits, eligibility criteria and logistics? The Benefits Do you have skills ...
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Training for Small Businesses

Running a small business is challenging at the best of times and, with tight budgets, it can be difficult to invest in training. But many ...
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The Apprenticeship Service for SMEs

Small businesses can use the Apprenticeship Service to reserve funding and apply for the employer incentives of up to £3,000 per apprentice.  What is the ...
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SME Apprenticeship Recruitment

There are still many small businesses across England that are new to the world of apprenticeships. With the training 95% or 100% funded by the ...
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Apprenticeship Incentives

Updated 4 October 2021: The government is set to extend the increased payments made to employers in England who hire new apprentices up until the end ...
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