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There is a new wage subsidy for businesses to assist them in recruiting 16/17 year old Apprentices, available until the end of March 2010.

The headlines are as follows:

  • £2500 available immediately for all employers, except large public sector.
  • Up to 5000 grants available nationwide (c.750 in North West)
  • This initiative is a short-term measure (available until the end of March 2010) and is available now for employers who are able to offer a job opportunity to an unemployed young person aged 16 or 17. New Starts only.
  •  Employers will be asked to sign an agreement which commits them to employing a new or additional apprentice in paid employment for the duration of the Apprenticeship training programme.
  • Further detail can be found below on the NAS website.
  • If you are interested in applying please contact the cnx2jobs team for more information on how to apply.
  •  E-mail cnx2jobs team
  • or phone 0161 245 4945