Multiverse Enrolls NHS and Council Workers in Taxpayer-Funded AI and Data Courses

Multiverse, an apprenticeship company founded by Euan Blair, provides training programs funded through the government's apprenticeship levy. 5 percent of their wage bill to a training pot, with unspent funds returned to the Treasury. These programs support workers in various sectors, including the NHS and local councils, with training costs up to £18,000 per person.

4 billion, has expanded rapidly since its founding. It has enrolled employees in data and artificial intelligence courses. Specific examples include an NHS podiatry team leader and a lead pharmacist in cancer services undertaking data-focused programs, as well as a council community protection officer enrolled in an AI course.

Other enrollees include a funeral plan consultant, a secondary school teacher, and a parking enforcement CCTV manager studying for data or AI qualifications. These cases span NHS trusts, councils, schools, and employers such as John Lewis and Arriva. Roles involved range from clinicians and teachers to council officers, warehouse staff, and administrative workers.

material indicates that about 60 percent of learners completed an assessment of whether their role fit the qualification.

Multiverse stated that role fit criteria are applied as part of the onboarding process for all programs. The company published research showing that its AI and data learners hold a range of job titles. In one instance, a nurse raised concerns after being placed on a highly technical qualification.

A funeral plan consultant, Rebecca Mahony, did not complete a data apprenticeship, stating it was not relevant to her role and that her workload prevented participation. Apprenticeships require employees to spend a proportion of working hours on training, which can affect core duties.

data show that just over half of Multiverse learners completed their courses in 2024-25, with some programs closer to 40 percent.