UPDATE 09/06/2021
- If your apprentice's employment start date is between 01/04/2021 and 30/09/2021 and they have a practical period (training) start date between 01/04/2021 and 30/11/2021, you may also be eligible for an incentive payment. You must apply for the incentive payment for these apprentices by 30/11/2021. Please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Incentives for employers hiring a new apprentice extended by 6 months and increased to £3000.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak delivered the spring budget on the 3rd March 2021 which included positive news for employers recruiting new apprentices. Last July, a range of employment incentives were introduced, designed to boost employment as part of a wider ‘jobs plan’.
Apprenticeship Employer Incentives
From the 1st April through to the 30th September 2021 any employer recruiting a new apprentice, regardless of their age will be able to claim a £3000 employer incentive. This is in addition to the existing £1000 employers receive for recruiting a 16 - 18 year old apprentice.
Traineeship Employer Incentives
The £1000 employer incentive for providing work experience for trainees has also been extended into the 2021/2022 academic year. Employers can continue to claim a £1000 incentive for offering at least 70 hours of work experience to a 16-24 year who is on a Traineeship programme.
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