Employer Support Fund Now Open for T Level Placements
AIC Members that participate in facilitating T Level placements may be eligible for the recently announced Employer Support Fund (ESF) for the 2025–2026 financial year. This initiative is designed to support employers with the costs of delivering high-quality T Level industry placements.
Whether you’re interested in offering a placement for the first time or looking to scale up your involvement, this fund can help you cover key expenses that directly support a student's time in your workplace.
Key Details
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Eligible placements: Must start between 23 April 2025 and 31 March 2026.
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Funding available: £4.5 million for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) hosting placements for all T Levels.
While many employers will be eligible, funding is not guaranteed.
Next Steps
For more information, including what the funding covers, how the funding is claimed and how to cases the fund, please read the Article for Employers here.
Full guidance on the ESF can be found here.
For further support or to share your experience with T Level placements, please contact the Wendy Ford ([email protected]).
Author
Wendy Ford
Wendy Ford is Communications Manager at AIC, creating and overseeing the content published on AIC's website, emails, Member briefings, print publications, and social media.