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Employment

Small businesses hold the key to tackling the unemployment crisis.

 

Between 2002 and 2007, over 84 per cent of new jobs were created by small businesses and, in spite of the recession, 57 per cent would like to employ in the future, creating at least 800,000 new jobs.


Research commissioned by the FSB has revealed that small businesses are more likely than big businesses to employ young people, the unskilled, women returning to work and older workers; in short, those sections of the workforce most susceptible to long-term unemployment. The FSB has already pledged to work with the Government to create thousands of graduate internships, but much more needs to be done to help small businesses to retain and recruit employees. Job creation in the small-business community must be at the heart of a renewed economic stimulus.

 

News and Events

 

Apprenticeship Grant for Employers of apprentices aged 16, 17 and 18 years old


The National Apprenticeship Service will provide an Apprenticeship Grant for Employers (AGE) of young people aged 16,17 and 18 years old with a value of £2000, to encourage employers to take on an unemployed 16, 17 or 18 year old as an apprentice.

 

Last year, despite tough labour market conditions, over 10,000 16, 17 and 18 year olds started an Apprenticeship in the East Midlands area alone. Despite this there are still many more young people who want to learn whilst they are in work and we are determined to make sure that the opportunities are there for them to do so.

 

A new Apprenticeship Grant for Employers (AGE) is being introduced, offering up to £2000 to enable small businesses employing up to 50 employees to offer a new Apprenticeship place and take on an unemployed 16, 17 or 18 year old young person immediately. The £2000 Grant is in addition to the costs of training which is met by the National Apprenticeship Service.

 

For more information:

 

  • Read the Apprenticeship Grant for Employers of apprentices aged 16, 17 and 18 years old leaflet.
  • Contact the National Apprenticeship Service ESF Grant Administration Team at Chesterfield College on 01246 500 500 Ext 4291 or e-mail: age16-18@chesterfield.ac.uk

 

 

Nottinghamshire Fit for Work Service


A new FREE service aimed at retaining people with health problems in work has been launched in Ashfield, Mansfield and Nottingham.  The Nottinghamshire Fit for Work Service provides support for both individuals and their employers, including those working in the voluntary and community sector. The service consists of:

 

Work Survival – The Work Survival Programme provides a range of evidence-based group workshops to enable individuals to understand more about their health and gain the tools to manage their health better and get fit for the challenges of work. Visit the website for more information.

 

Support in Work – 1 to 1 help from a health professional for individuals to stay in work and address health related issues. Visit the website for more information. 

 

If you think you may need legal help regarding HR issues always contact the legal helpline prior to calling a third-party. The legal helpline number is 08450 727 727 and more information can be found on the Legal Benefits Package page.

 

 


 

 

 

 

Useful links

 

Connecting businesses to graduate skills through internships

Graduate Talent Pool is a service designed to help match the skills businesses require with those offered by new and recent graduates. It allows organisations of all kinds to advertise internship opportunities online. For more information visit the Graduate Talent Pool website.

 

Are you interested in employing a graduate but not quite sure where to start?

Step work with every university in the country, providing a unique pipeline of ambitious and enterprising students and recent graduates available for a range of placement opportunities. For more information visit the Step website