What is the Employer Incentive Scheme?

The Apprenticeship incentives, which will run to 28 February 2022 (subject to budget availability) will help businesses to recruit apprentices, supporting the development of a work force that is able to meet changing business needs.

1. Incentive Payment for Employing 16-24 year olds

• £4,000 for each new apprentice recruited aged under 25 where the contract of employment is for at least 30 hours per week.
• £2,000 for each new apprentice recruited aged under 25 where the contract of employment isunder 30 hours per week.

2. Incentive Payment for Employing Apprentices aged 25 and over

• £2,000 for each new apprentice recruited aged 25 and over where the contract of employment isfor at least 30 hours per week.
• £1,000 for each new apprentice recruited aged 25 and over where the contract of employment isunder 30 hours per week.

3. Incentive for employing disable people

• £1,500 for each new apprentice recruited.
• Payments apply to all apprentices identified as disabled irrespective of age.
• Payments can be claimed in addition to the 16-24 and 25 and over incentive.

It should be noted that the incentives detailed above will be applicable irrespective of whether the new recruit was made redundant from their previous apprenticeship. Payments are restricted to ten learners per business. Incentives apply to apprenticeships delivered at Levels 2-5 only and do not apply to degree apprenticeships.

Click here to view our Apprenticeship pathways.