Kickstart Employment Scheme

Posted on October 01, 2020 by Ryde Town Council Press in Local News

[responsive]Ryde Town Council in conjunction with their dedicated Youth Service are applying to become a Kickstart area representative supporting local Ryde area businesses to participate in the scheme. The Kickstart Scheme aims to create new 6-month job placements for young people who are currently on Universal Credit and at risk of long-term unemployment. Funding is available for 100% of the relevant National Minimum Wage for 25 hours a week, plus associated employer National Insurance contributions and employer minimum automatic enrolment contributions. There are also funds available to support the training and development for the young people whilst on placement. To participate in the scheme employers either have to be able to offer a minimum of 30 placements or apply through an area representative. Ryde Town Council are keen to support small and medium sized businesses in the Town so have agreed to become an area representative for the Ryde area. For more information about the scheme and how to offer a placement please contact Elizabeth at Network Ryde. Elizabeth.gough@networkryde.org [/responsive]

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