Scheme to get bosses hiring launched by Kent County Council
20/01/2012 16:38
A council in the South East of England could pay local employers to create jobs as part of a new initiative. Kent County Council has reportedly introduced a scheme whereby company bosses will receive grants and funding initiatives to get people into employment positions, BBC News reports.
The main aim of the initiative is to tackle youth unemployment, which was recorded at a 17-year high at the beginning of 2012.
Councillor Mike Hill, cabinet spokesman for communities, said the plan was introduced to encourage more employers to offer positions within their companies, whether that be for work experience placements or a
permanent job.
"Young people who have been out of work for a long time lose the confidence and the ability to get a job and we are trying to make sure we help the young people of Kent," he added.
Mr Hill explained that the authority would seek further funding from central government schemes such as the Big Society Fund.
Kent County Council could pay around £3,000 to an employer to hire a non-graduate for up to 18 months and a further £6,000 to take a university leaver on permanently.
BBC News also reported that Surrey County Council recently launched a scheme to improve youth employment in the area and to date it has recruited some 95 apprentices.
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