Putting recent recruits onto an apprenticeship: how much does it cost?

On this page you’ll find a guide to costs for a selection of apprenticeships. At the EDA we support apprentices earning at least the National Minimum Wage, but this is a guide and you can pay more if you wish.
The costs below have been updated to show the National Minimum Wage as at 1 April 2026.
**From April 2024, apprentices under the age of 22 are fully funded for training.

Trade Supplier Apprentice - for a recent recruit to your team: 40 hours a week

This is a Level 2 apprenticeship. Level 2 is equivalent to 5 GCSE passes, and is also referred to as an Intermediate apprenticeship. 

In England, apprenticeships are available at Intermediate, Advanced, Higher, and Degree level. 
Age / National Min Wage as at April 2026Management Fee for the EDA Apprenticeships Plus serviceYour 5% contribution to training fee (£4,000 training fee is 95% funded by government)Total Annual Apprenticeship Cost (example)
Age Under 18: £320.00 a week or £8.00 per hour£1,664£0**£18,304
Age 18-20: £434.00 a week or £10.85 per hour£2,256£0**£24,824
Age 21+: £508.40 a week or £12.71 per hour£2,643£200£29,279

Supply Chain/Warehouse Apprentice - for a recent recruit to your team: 40 hours a week

This is a Level 2 apprenticeship. Level 2 is equivalent to 5 GCSE passes, and is also referred to as an Intermediate apprenticeship. 

In England, apprenticeships are available at Intermediate, Advanced, Higher, and Degree level. 
Age / National Min Wage as at April 2026Management Fee for the EDA Apprenticeships Plus serviceYour 5% contribution to training fee (£5,000 training fee is 95% funded by government)Total Annual Apprenticeship Cost (example)
Age Under 18: £320.00 a week or £8.00 per hour£1,664£0**£18,304
Age 18-20: £434.00 a week or £10.85 per hour£2,256£0**£24,824
Age 21+: £508.40 a week or £12.71 per hour£2,643£250£29,329

Customer Service Practitioner Apprentice - for a recent recruit to your team 40 hours a week

This is a Level 2 apprenticeship. Level 2 is equivalent to 5 GCSE passes, and is also referred to as an Intermediate apprenticeship. 

In England, apprenticeships are available at Intermediate, Advanced, Higher, and Degree level. 
Age / National Min Wage as at April 2026Management Fee for the EDA Apprenticeships Plus serviceYour 5% contribution to training fee (£3,500 training fee is 95% funded by government)Total Annual Apprenticeship Cost (example)
Age Under 18: £320.00 a week or £8.00 per hour£1,664£0**£18,304
Age 18-20: £434.00 a week or £10.85 per hour£2,256£0**£24,824
Age 21+: £508.40 a week or £12.71 per hour£2,643£175 £29,254