Apprenticeship Grants for Employers

The National Apprenticeship Service will provide up to 5,000 Apprenticeship Grants for Employers of 16 and 17 year olds with a value of £2,500 to encourage employers to take on unemployed 16-17 year olds as apprentices.

This initiative is a short-term (available until the end of March 2010) measure and is available now for employers who are able to offer a job opportunity to an unemployed young person aged 16 or 17.

Connexions provide a free recruitment services to employers. We work with you to get it right. Contact the Vacancy Officer on 0161 911 8601 to discuss how we can help.

If you would like to express your interest in receiving support through AGE 16 and 17 please contact the National Apprenticeship Service, either by completing the online enquiry form or by calling 08000 150 600 and please mention ‘AGE 16 and 17’.