The fund runs until 31st March 2026 and aims to make it easier for more businesses to get involved.

The fund is available to:

• Employers of all sizes hosting T Level industry placements for the Health T Level
• Employers of all sizes hosting T Level industry placements for the Construction T Level
• Small and medium enterprises hosting placements for all other T Levels

Read guidance on how to claim from the fund here >

Eligibility requirements

In order to qualify as an SME, an enterprise must have both:

• fewer than 250 staff
• less than or equal to £44million in annual turnover or a balance sheet total of less than or equal to £38million

Examples of eligible costs

The fund should be used for:

• administrative costs, such as setting up:
• processes and procedures
• organisational systems
• a physical workspace to support delivery
• tangible costs, such as:
  • equipment
  • insurance
  • security passes
  • software licensing
  • employer transport costs
  • materials and supplies directly related to the industry placement
  • training, such as specialised courses or certifications for students, or any necessary training required by the employer to support the placement – for example, safeguarding courses for staff

Bucks College Group offer

Bucks College Group is running T Level courses in a range of subjects and is looking for businesses to get involved and offer T Level placements to students.

Subjects include: (Law) Legal Services; Marketing; Civil Engineering; Media Production; Digital Support & Security; Digital Software Development; Education & Childcare; Health; Laboratory Science; and Team Leadership & Management.

To learn more, download this information guide or contact Bucks College Group at [email protected] / 01494 585590 or [email protected] / 01296 588541.

Learn more

To find out more about offering T-Level placements and accessing the Employer Support Fund, explore the guidance here.

Learn more about industry placements here >