Find training and employment schemes for your business

01 Jul 2022

Published in: Member News

A range of government programmes available for employers who are considering hiring employees, offering work experience or upskilling existing staff

Apprenticeships

Paid employment for over 16s, combining work and study in a job allowing you to develop your workforce and business.

Sector-based Work Academy Programme (SWAP)

Up to 6-week placement for benefit claimants for those aged 18 and over designed to help you recruit a workforce with the right skills to sustain and grow your business.

T Levels: industry placements

Provide a 45-day (315 hours) industry placement for 16 to 19 year-olds, which gives you early access to the brightest young people entering the market and the opportunity to develop your workforce of the future.

Skills Bootcamps

Flexible training courses for aged 19 and over to fast-track specialist skill development, for existing or new talent for your business.

Traineeships

A 6-week to 12 months skills development programme that includes an unpaid work placement to help 16- to 24-year-olds prepare for an apprenticeship or employment.

Supported Internships for learners with an education, health and care plan

An unpaid 6 to 12-month work placement for 16 to 24-year-olds with additional needs, including Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), supported by a qualified job coach.

Care-Leaver covenant

Help 16 to 25-year-olds who were in local authority care become independent through practical job-related support, in whatever way suits your business.

Employing prisoners and prison leavers

Employ prisoners and prison leavers aged 18 and over to help your business fill skills gaps and develop a loyal and talented workforce.

Free courses and additional training for your employees

Additional ways to train up existing employees through free qualifications, career advice and financial support.


Submitted by Martyne from Department for Work & Pensions
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