Incentive payments are for employers who hire a new apprentice.
For apprentices with an employment start date from 1 April 2021 to 30 September 2021, applications close on 30 November 2021.
These apprentices must also have an apprenticeship start date from 1 April 2021 to 30 November 2021.
From 11 January 2022, you will be able to apply for a payment of £3,000 for apprentices with an employment start date from 1 October 2021 to 31 January 2022. Applications close on 15 May 2022.
You must set up an apprenticeship service account.
The incentive payment is in addition to the £1,000 employers already receive for hiring an apprentice:
aged 16 to 18 years old
aged 19 to 24 with an education, health and care plan or who has been in the care of their local authority.
To receive the full payment, the apprenticeship must last for at least one year.
For more information please visit the gov.uk website.