AWTG’s Levy Matchmaking Platform enables regions and employers to maximise the use of the UK Apprenticeship Levy connecting large organisations with surplus funds to smaller businesses in need of training support.
The Apprenticeship Levy Matchmaking Platform helps bridge the gap between large levy-paying organisations and smaller employers seeking apprenticeship funding. By matching unspent levy contributions to training opportunities, the platform ensures that more people gain access to high-quality apprenticeships boosting skills, employment, and productivity across local economies.
AWTG’s Apprenticeship Levy Matchmaking Platform is a digital platform that provides a seamless, transparent, and data-driven solution for regional authorities and employers. It simplifies the entire process of pledging, matching, approving, and tracking levy transfers, helping local businesses upskill their workforce while ensuring that levy funds are used where they make the most impact. The system’s flexible architecture allows it to integrate with AI modules or youth-focused talent and education platforms, enhancing matchmaking accuracy and improving outcomes for learners and employers alike.
Levy Matchmaking Platform
South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA): A Case Study in Impact
The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) Apprenticeship Levy Matchmaking Service, powered by AWTG, stands as a leading example of how technology can turn funding potential into real opportunities. Developed in collaboration with the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA), the platform enables levy-paying organisations across the region to pledge their unused funds and support small businesses in developing new apprenticeships.
Since its launch, the system has successfully matched numerous businesses with apprenticeship opportunities helping to retain local talent, strengthen regional industries, and create a sustainable pipeline of skilled workers. The platform’s intuitive design and real-time data tracking provide both transparency and accountability, making it easier for authorities to measure impact and report on outcomes.
Benefits:
- Maximised Use of Levy Funds
Prevents unused contributions from expiring and redirects them into meaningful apprenticeship opportunities. - Inclusive Workforce Development
Opens access for SMEs and non-levy employers to recruit and train apprentices affordably. - Regional Growth
Supports local authorities in developing digital skills ecosystems that strengthen regional economies. - AI-Ready Design
Built with scalable integration options for artificial intelligence, predictive analytics, and smart recommendations to improve matches and success rates. - Data Transparency
Offers real-time dashboards for authorities, funders, and employers to track pledges, matches, and outcomes. - Social Impact
Promotes youth employment, upskilling, and inclusive access to lifelong learning opportunities.
Looking Ahead
AWTG continues to expand the platform’s capabilities, exploring integrations with AI-driven career guidance tools, education data systems, and youth employment networks. By combining innovative software with AWTG’s proven expertise in public sector digital solutions, the Levy Matchmaking Platform is helping transform how apprenticeship funding is managed building stronger skills pipelines and a more connected, future-ready workforce.
