Kickstart Scheme to Create Work Placements for Young People Begins
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Read Full ArticleThe UK government has removed the minimum limit of vacancies employers need to create to apply to the Kickstart Scheme.
Previously, there was a need to create a minimum of 30 vacancies to apply directly to the scheme.
According to a press release from the Department for Work and Pensions, more than 120,000 jobs for 16 to 24-year-olds have now been created through the Kickstart Scheme.
The change will be applicable from 3 February 2021.
Announced in July 2020 as part of Rishi Sunak’s “plan for jobs”, the scheme is intended to create work opportunities for young people at risk of long-term unemployment.
Businesses can use the Kickstart Scheme to create new 6-month job placements for young people. Funding is available for 100 per cent of the relevant National Minimum Wage for 25 hours a week, plus associated employer National Insurance contributions and employer minimum automatic enrolment contributions.
There is also £1,500 per job placement available for setup costs, support and training.
Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Thérèse Coffey commented:
“Kickstart has moved up a gear and I encourage employers to join us and invest in the next generation of talent by joining our Kickstart scheme.
“Now is the time to prepare for post-lockdown placements and employers will now have a choice to apply direct or through one of our 600 fantastic Kickstart gateways who may be locally connected or sector-specific providing that tailored support.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak added: “Young people are among the hardest hit in times like these, which is why we’re doing everything we can to ensure they’re not left without hope and opportunity.”
Picture: a photograph of a young person working with some tools
Article written by Ella Tansley | Published 04 February 2021
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