13/05/2025
Following the success of Recruit & Train, Cardiff Capital Region will continue to support the employment incentive scheme until 31 July 2025, with a focus on supporting young people on their transition into employment.
This incentive is open to SMEs in the private sector across the CCR region with roles in advanced manufacturing, digital or net zero sector or skills.
Where an employer takes on a recruit who is aged between 19-24yrs , the employer can claim support of £2,000 towards their new recruit. This provides the employer financial support during the induction period of the young person.
Eligibility criteria for the funding:
- Private sector small or medium sized business employing up to 250 employees and located in one of the SE Wales local authorities within Cardiff Capital Region (Cardiff, Bridgend, Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Merthyr Tydfil, Monmouthshire, Newport, Rhondda Cynon Taff, Torfaen or the Vale of Glamorgan)
- Recruiting a new post or vacant post, not covering sickness, maternity or replacing a role recently made redundant.
- Role must be a minimum of 12 months full time contract, minimum of 30 hours per week and paying the minimum of Real Living Wage (£12.60/hr min)
- Recruiting for net zero / green, advanced manufacturing or digital roles.
- Not in receipt of any other funding for the recruitment of this post and not able to apply for support retrospectively for recently employed individuals.
- The recruit is encouraged to undertake a part time funded programme at their local college to support their career progression and is supported to attend by their employer.
- This may be used to support apprenticeships provided they align with the advanced manufacturing, digital or net zero sector or skills.
To apply or enquire please visit link:
https://cavcforbusiness.co.uk/en/recruit-and-train#Form-section