£3,000 Youth Jobs Grants launched today
From today, employers can apply for the new Youth Jobs Grant, claiming £3,000 for every eligible young person they recruit.
Businesses taking on new hires aged 18 to 24, who have been on universal credit and looking for work for six months or more, can apply for the grant.
Employers in England, Scotland and Wales can complete an online application and receive funding in two instalments, once employment and earnings have been verified by the Department for Work and Pensions.
The first payment of £1,800 is made after six weeks, followed by a second payment of £1,200 after 18 weeks, provided grant conditions are met. Up to 60,000 grants are available between now and October 2028. Guidance on the application process is available here.
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Yesterday, the prime minister and work and pensions secretary Pat McFadden hosted a roundtable with hospitality businesses supporting the scheme.
Merlin Entertainments, which operates tourist attractions including Alton Towers and Chessington, confirmed its support and committed to create 300 jobs for young people over the next three years as part of the Youth Guarantee scheme.
Work and pensions secretary Pat McFadden said: “The government is backing employers large and small with a £3,000 grant to take a chance on young people who are ready to work and need that first step on the ladder, and subsidised work for those who face more challenges.
“Working with employers, we can turn young people’s lives around and that’s why I’m delighted to see Merlin’s commitment to create 300 roles, and I urge others to join our Youth Guarantee.”
Merlin chief executive Fiona Eastwood said: “We’ve long championed opportunities for young people across our UK attractions, with many starting their careers with Merlin every year – so we know the difference that early opportunity can make.
“Across our sites, young people help bring joy to life for our guests and each other, creating spaces where teamwork, imagination and play thrive. For many, that first role with us is only the beginning of a much longer journey, with colleagues going on to build varied and rewarding careers within Merlin.”
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