Team and skills growth support
ULTIMATE GUIDE TO FINANCE & BUSINESS SUPPORT
Kickstart
Funding employers to create job placements for 16-24 year olds
Apprenticeships
The Kickstart scheme provides government funding to employers to create six-month job placements for young people age 16 to 24 who are currently on Universal Credit and at risk of long-term employment .
This innovative new scheme has been designed to help young people into work and spur Britain ’ s economic revival . Funding for each job placement will cover :
• 100 per cent of the relevant National Minimum Wage for 25 hours a week
• The National Insurance contribution
• Employer minimum automatic enrolment contributions
Find out how an apprenticeship can help your business grow . Apprenticeships can be used to upskill new members of your team as well as the existing workforce . There are a range of levels available starting from level 2 ( GCSE equivalent ) to level 7 ( Masters ).
To find out more about the apprenticeships on offer in Swindon and Wiltshire , including government funding contact the SWLEP Skills Support team on : 01225 756174
To register your interest in the scheme email : kickstart @ swlep . co . uk
Other support
Work Wiltshire
Visit the Work Wiltshire website for jobs and career advice , local employment information , support for those with barriers to work and more .
For more info : www . workwiltshire . co . uk
The key to any of these grant , loan or business support schemes is ensuring your organisation matches the criteria . Read the details carefully and make sure you demonstrate that you fit the criteria in your application . If none of the above schemes are suitable for your business and you require support , contact the Swindon & Wiltshire Growth Hub , and speak to one of the team ’ s Business Navigators to see how they can help . This is not an exhaustive list , so there could be other support out there for you .
To contact the Swindon & Wiltshire Growth Hub Business Navigators call : 01249 477287 , email : hello @ SWGrowthHub . co . uk , or for more information visit : www . growthhub . swlep . co . uk
Fully-funded business & innovation workouts for Swindon & Wiltshire .
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