From January 2012, Derbyshire County Council is making 200 grants available of £2,500 to provide valuable financial support to employers wishing to take on an apprentice aged 16 or 17.
Learning Unlimited, part of the Chesterfield College Group, will administer the grant. The grants are available to employers who have up to 50 employees.
Councillor Kevin Parkinson, Cabinet Member for Regeneration, said:
"Small businesses play a vital role in the Derbyshire economy and we're committed to supporting them to help communities thrive.
"We realise these are challenging times both for employers and young people seeking work and I'd urge businesses to give serious thought to the benefit of taking on an apprentice."
"Taking on an apprentice can be of huge benefit for both the company and young person and I'd urge people to take a couple of hours to come along and find out more."
To learn more about the scheme, Derbyshire County Council and Learning Unlimited invite you to attend one of the AGE 16 and 17 Information Roadshow.
The Roadshows will take place at eight venues listed below and refreshments will be available. If you would like to attend please email age16and17@chesterfield.ac.uk or phone 01246 500 500 Ext 4291
Monday 30 January
09.00 – 11.00am
Ashbourne Leisure Centre, Clifton Road, Ashbourne, Derbyshire DE6 1DR
Tuesday 31 January
09.00 – 11.00am
Ripley Town Hall, Market Place, Ripley DE5 3BT
Wednesday 01 February
09.00 – 11.00am
Chesterfield College Tapton Campus, Brimington Road, Chesterfield S41 0TD
Thursday 02 February
09.00 – 11.00am
Arena Centre, Rutland St, Ilkeston DE7 8DG
Friday 03 February
09.00 – 11.00am
Matlock County Hall, Matlock DE4 3AG
Thursday 09 February
09.00 – 11.00am
Buxton Pavilion, St. Johns Rd, Buxton, SK17 6BE
Thursday 09 February
13.00 – 15.00pm
Bradbury House, Market Street, Glossop SK13 8AR
Friday 10 February
09.00 – 11.00am
Hilton House Hotel, 1 Mill Lane, Hilton DE65 5GP
