Steps to Work/Graduate Acceleration Programme
The Steps to Work Employer Subsidy provides employers with advice and support, increased access to potential employees and financial assistance with wages for the first 6 months of permanent employment.
The Subsidy is a 26 week package of assistance available to employers who recruit people eligible for the Steps to Work programme. You may be entitled to a subsidy if you employ someone who satisfies the eligibility conditions. Advice and support is available from trained advisers during the subsidy period.
Who can apply?
If you employ a client who was claiming a work focused benefit, has been economically inactive for at least 13 weeks (some exceptions to the qualifying period apply), you may qualify for financial assistance by advertising a Steps to Work vacancy and recruiting an eligible client.
How do you apply?
You can place a Steps to Work vacancy by contacting your local Jobs & Benefits office/JobCentre where staff will provide you with more information on advertising your vacancy.
Visit www.delni.gov.uk for more details.
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