Kickstart Scheme and apprenticeship incentives extended

Speaking at the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester, the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak announced extensions to both the Kickstart Scheme and incentives to employers to take on apprentices.

The Kickstart Scheme

Government support for the Kickstart Scheme, which helps employers offer work placements to 16-24 year olds on Universal Credit will be extended to March 2022 with applications for employers remaining open until 17 December 2021.

Apprenticeships

Meanwhile, the Chancellor confirmed that the Government will continue to offer £3,000 incentive payments to employers that take on apprentices until 31 January 2022.

Need help with the Kickstart Scheme?

If you would like guidance on making the best use of the Kickstart Scheme we highly recommend that you speak with the experts at the Education Business Partnership.

They have been helping businesses to arrange the Kickstart programme and can assist you. To find out more speak to us.

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