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A new grant for employers has been announced to make it easier to take on young apprentices. - 21/1/2010

Apprenticeship grants for employers

A new grant for employers has been announced to make it easier to take on young apprentices.

Over the next ten weeks the National Apprenticeship Service (NAS) will provide up to 5,000 Apprenticeship Grants for Employers of 16 and 17 year olds (AGE 16 and 17).

The grant of £2,500 is to enable employers to offer new Apprenticeship places and take on an unemployed 16 or 17 year old apprentice immediately. It is in addition to the costs of training which are already met by the National Apprenticeship Service.

Last year, despite tough labour market conditions, more than 70,000 young people aged 16 and 17 started an Apprenticeship. However, there are still many more young people who want to learn while they are in work and the AGE 16 and 17 grant will help make sure the opportunities are there for them to do so.

Support could also be available for larger employers if they can demonstrate that they are overtraining to support smaller businesses in their supply chain or wider sector.

Remember, this is a short-term, time-limited measure and is available immediately for employers who are able to offer a job opportunity to a young person. The AGE 16 and 17 grant is only available until the end of March.

If you are interested in finding out more information please contact 01767 601567 or email info@consignconstructionskills.co.uk

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