Incentives for installers

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Incentives for skills and jobs

David Scott of Skills for Security gives us the latest updates on the government incentives available for you and your business and SfS aligned activities and partnerships supporting the fire and security postCOVID recovery

We're working in collaboration with our partners and in line with government initiatives to build a diverse, inclusive pipeline of talent that accelerates the fire and security recovery, strengthens the economy and supports the UK for the years ahead.

What is the Government's Plan for Jobs?

The Plan for Jobs announced in 2020 was the first set of initiatives covering a wide range of financial incentives the government offers to help get people into work and businesses back on their feet post-pandemic. Further initiatives have been announced since then, and they all play a critical part in our economic recovery and securing the UK's long-term prosperity.

Businesses without a talent and retention plan have particularly suffered during the pandemic. As we enter a transition period for employment and enterprise, every business must develop a retention strategy ensuring you can continue to meet customer demand in an ever-growing skills shortage.

Through their ongoing investments, the government is funding programmes to help people gain experience and qualifications for finding work and progression and initiatives and incentives for organisations to help them build the talent they need to grow and thrive into the future.

What government incentives are available to me?

Whether you're an employer, employee, training provider or student, there's funding for skills development and support available to access, enabling us all to contribute to a swift and strong recovery as the UK emerges from the global crisis.

Government incentives at a glance

If you are an employer in England, you'll receive a payment of £3,000 for every new apprentice you take on, regardless of their age - up until 31 January 2022.

This is in addition to the existing payment of £1,000 already provided for new 16 to 18-yearold apprentices and those aged under 25 with an Education, Health and Care Plan, where that applies.

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How can SfS support me?

Our partnerships and networks bring employers, training providers and educators together to support the community and optimise the opportunities available through the government's incentives. If you are an employer in England, you'll receive a payment of £3,000 for every new apprentice you take on, regardless of their age - up until 31 January 2022

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If you're an employer looking to stimulate your recovery with help from government initiatives, your first step is to understand your existing skills landscape and where the gaps are

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If you're a training provider and you want to get involved, get in touch with us at www.skills4security.com/register-your-interest to find out about the funded learning you can deliver with SfS.

If you're an employer looking to stimulate your recovery with help from government initiatives, your first step is to understand your existing skills landscape and where the gaps are. From there, you can identify the appropriate blend of support needed to upskill and/or source new talent.

Apprenticeships on offer

Our most popular is the Electronic Fire and Security apprenticeship, but the government incentives can be used to strengthen your back office as well. There are programmes in the following you may want to take advantage of: • Customer Service • Team Leadership and Management • Marketing • Business Adminstration • Security Fire Line Management • Security Officer Services (Scotland only) (England 2022) Continue the journey with BSIA membership

BSIA membership will give your business a commercial advantage and ensure that you are at the heart of influencing the future of the security industry.

You will become part of a unique group of high quality and professional companies which are well-respected and well-represented to government, end-users, specifiers, standards and legislative bodies.

The BSIA logo isn't just a hallmark of distinction that ensures your company stands out from its peers. The Association also offers real benefits that ensure you have the tools to stay ahead in the competitive security industry.

By joining the BSIA, you will benefit from a number of services and added-value benefits which can make a real difference to your business and prove you are head and shoulders above your competitors

BSIA membership offers excellent value for money, and costs can be spread throughout the year to make joining the Association even more affordable.

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