Reminder: 30 November deadline to claim £3,000 for hiring a new apprentice

Reminder: 30 November deadline to claim £3,000 for hiring a new apprentice

If you hired an apprentice between 1 April 2021 and 30 September 2021, you could be eligible for an incentive payment of £3,000 for each new apprentice. You need to apply before midnight on 30 November 2021 to claim the incentive.

To receive the payment, employers must submit an application for each eligible apprentice using your apprenticeship service account.

Apprentices must have an employment start date from 1 April 2021 to 30 September 2021. They must also have an apprenticeship start date from 1 April 2021 to 30 November 2021.

The ESFA have a YouTube how to video, which provides a step-by-step guide.

How to video

Employers are not able to apply for apprentices they have hired from 1 October 2021 to 31 January 2022 until applications open on 11 January 2022. These apprentices must also have an apprenticeship start date from 1 October 2021 to 31 March 2022.

Review the guidance to find out more.

If you need any further information or guidance on the above, please contact our administration team on 0121 616 0700.