Support for apprenticeships

DID YOU KNOW - whether you are in England or Wales there is still incentives available if you are planning on taking on any new apprentices?

In England, from 11 January 2022, you will be able to apply for a payment of £3,000 for apprentices, with an employment start date from 1 October 2021 to 31 January 2022. Applications for these payments close on 15 May 2022.

The payment is different to apprenticeship levy funds, so you can spend it on anything to support your organisation’s costs. For example, on uniforms, your apprentice’s travel or their salary. You do not have to pay it back. This payment is in addition to the existing £1,000 an employer will already get for taking on an apprentice who is either:

• aged 16 to 18 years old

• under 25 and has an education, health and care plan or has been in the care of their local authority

For further information visit www.gov.uk

In Wales, the Welsh Government is further extending incentives to support businesses in recruiting apprentices in Wales until February 2022. The Apprenticeship Employer Incentive Scheme is a key part of Welsh Government’s Covid Commitment to support businesses and workers in recovering from the impacts of coronavirus.

Under the scheme businesses are able to claim up to £4,000 for each new apprentice they hire under the age of 25. The £4,000 incentive will be available to businesses that are employing a young apprentice for at least 30 hours per week.

For further information visit www.gov.wales