Fodd bynnag, o ystyried lefel y galw, ac er mwyn parhau i helpu cyflogwyr i recriwtio prentisiaid ychwanegol, rydym wedi ailsefydlu ein lefel cymhorthdal flaenorol (£50 yr wythnos am 52 wythnos) ers 1 Ionawr 2014. Cedwir y targed blynyddol o 2,000 o leoedd. Credwn y bydd y gyfradd hon nid yn unig yn parhau i ysgogi’r galw am leoedd i brentisiaid, ond hefyd yn tynnu sylw at y cyfrifoldeb yr hoffem i gyflogwyr a Llywodraeth Cymru ei ysgwyddo. Heb os nac onibai, annog a helpu cyflogwyr i’w helpu eu hunain, yn hytrach na dibynnu ar lefelau cymhorthdal uchel, yw’r peth cyfrifol i’w wneud, a bydd yn gofalu bod busnesau Cymru yn creu sylfeini cadarn ar gyfer dyfodol cynaliadwy.
However, given the level of demand, and in order to continue to support employers to recruit additional apprentices, we have reverted to our previous level of subsidy (£50 per week for 52 weeks) from 1 January 2014.   The annual target will remain at 2,000 learner places.  We believe that this rate will not only continue to stimulate demand for apprenticeship places but also clearly demonstrate a sustainable shared responsibility that we would like to see between employers and the Welsh Government.   Encouraging and helping employers to support themselves, rather than relying on high levels of subsidy, is undoubtedly the responsible course of action, and will ensure that welsh businesses build strong foundations for a sustainable future.