The Minister organised a Regional Employer roadshow to tell businesses what
help is available to them during the recession.
Local businesses and employers could be in line for funding towards
recruitment and in-work training to help their business through the
downturn – and to emerge stronger when the recovery happens.
Some of the real help on offer nationwide includes:
More than £1 billion this year to help 130,000 employers recruit
apprentices
£1 billion of Future Jobs Fund money to create 150,000 new jobs
£925 million this year through Train to Gain for employers to develop
their own staff
Speaking at Grantham Arts Centre, Mr Hope said:
“The Government is taking action to help businesses cope with the
current economic challenges and emerge stronger on the other
side.
“It’s crucial that employers know what help is available
and how they can access that help.
“That’s what this event was about. I met with employers
from a range of businesses, large and small from all over the East
Midlands today to tell them about the help they can take advantage
of.
“That could be a cash subsidy of £1,000 to recruit a new
member of staff or maybe £1500 to help with training
costs.”
Chrissy Roberts, Managing Director and Owner of Leicestershire family run
cleaning service Little Treasures, told the roadshow how the
Government’s Work Trials system helped her recruit new staff.
Ms Roberts said:
“Work Trials offers all concerned the very best of both worlds,
candidates get a wonderful opportunity to demonstrate their
capabilities whilst taking this trial period to determine if we are the
sort of company they wish to work for,” said Chrissie.
“Nine of our Work Trials candidates have joined the company and
become valuable members of my team. We now have a highly integrated and
eclectic team of people with a diverse variety of skills, life
experiences and social backgrounds which truly reflect our local
community.”
