Recruitment of New Apprenticeships

Department for the Economy have confirmed that the application process for financial support initiative: ‘Recruitment of New Apprenticeships’ – is now open.

This incentive is available to all employers to support the recruitment of new apprentices. Employers will be eligible for up to £3,000 for each new apprenticeship opportunity created from 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021. This bonus will apply to all new apprenticeship opportunities and includes apprentices who have been made redundant:

• Payment 1 - £2,000 after 90 days retention following start* of new apprenticeship
• Payment 2 - £1,000 after 200 days retention following start* of a new paid apprenticeship

The application process has now opened. The application form can be downloaded here: https://www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/downloads/new-apprenticeship-incentive-scheme-claim-form.pdf

Further information: Recruitment of New Apprenticeships