Earlier this month, Chancellor Rishi Sunak, announced that the £3000 incentive payment for hiring a new apprentice will be extended until the end January 2022.
For apprentices with an employment start date from 1 April 2021 to 30 September 2021
Employers must apply by 30 November 2021. Apprentices must have an employment start date from 1 April 2021 to 30 September 2021. They must also have an apprenticeship start date from 1 April 2021 to 30 November 2021.
For apprentices with an employment start date from 1 October 2021 to 31 January 2022
Employers can recruit now and apply later! Applications will open in January 2022. Apprentices must have an employment start date from 1 October 2021 to 31 January 2022.
How to apply
To receive the payment, employers must submit an application for each eligible apprentice using their apprenticeship service account. This how to video provides a step-by-step guide.