NEWS

Grant avaialble to support the recruitment of 16 - 17 year old Apprentices

Wednesday 27th January 2010

Apprenticeship Grant for Employers recruiting 16 and 17 year olds

A new grant is offering employers an easy way to take on apprentices. Until March 31st, the National Apprenticeship Service will provide up to 5,000 Apprenticeship Grants (500 in the South East) for Employers who offer a new Apprenticeship to a 16 or 17 year old.

The two thousand five hundred pound grant is in addition to the costs of training which are already met by the National Apprenticeship Service. They particularly want to support small and medium sized employers, who are interested in employing an apprentice for this first time.

With Youth unemployment particulary high presently, this is a great opportunity for local employers to invest in a young person and their business.

For more information, please call Nikki Pakes at HTP on (01983) 533926.