Employers who hired an apprentice between 1 April and 30 September 2021 could be eligible for an incentive payment of £3,000 for each new apprentice.  Employers need to apply before midnight on 30 November 2021 to claim the incentive.  To receive the payment, employers must submit an application for each eligible apprentice using their apprenticeship service account.

Apprentices must have an employment start date from 1 April to 30 September 2021.  They must also have an apprenticeship start date from 1 April to 30 November 2021.  The Education and Skills Funding Agency how to video provides a step-by-step guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUg0AVLLAHQ

Employers are not able to apply for apprentices they have hired from 1 October 2021 to 31 January 2022 until applications open on 11 January 2022.  These apprentices must also have an apprenticeship start date from 1 October 2021 to 31 March 2022.  Review the guidance to find out more.

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