BRIDGWATER College will be holding three free events for local businesses about the new Apprenticeship Reforms and Levy, due to be introduced next year.

The information and consultation events will look at how the reforms they affect businesses and support that is available.

The college apprenticeship development teams will present information on frameworks, standards, levy, funding caps and assessment plans.

Businesses are encouraged to use these events as a way of gaining information, for consultation, to ask questions, and to discuss the issues with other employers.

The three events will be on Tuesday July 5 from 7.30am to 9.30am, atThe McMillan Theatre, Wednesday July 6 from 7.30am - 9.30am at The Oaktree, Highbridge and Wednesday July 20 from 7.30am and 9.30am at Taunton Conference Centre.

There is a £1 parking charge after 8.30am at Somerset College.

All events are free to attend, and include a light breakfast and refreshments.

To secure a place at one or more of these events, RSVP to Bridgwater College’s apprenticeship development team at Bridgwater College.

Email business@bridgwater.ac.uk or call 01278 655111 by June 29.