The government recently announced that employers can now apply for a £1,000 cash boost to help them take on new trainees.
The new scheme aims to support young people in gaining the skills and experience they need from the very start, helping them to get a job, an apprenticeship or to pursue further study.
The cash boost – which is available until 31 July 2021 – will help businesses with the costs associated with providing a high-quality work placement for a trainee. This includes providing facilities, uniforms or helping with travel costs.
Businesses offering new traineeship opportunities will receive the £1,000 bonus for every trainee they take on, with up to a maximum of ten trainees.
Employers can claim the cash incentive for all work placements that have been completed since 1 September.