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Businesses in England, Scotland and Wales can claim £3,000 for every long-term unemployed young person they hire under a new government scheme to boost youth employment.
The Youth Jobs Grant scheme aims to help up to 60,000 young people into work over the next three years, while supporting businesses to grow.
It is aimed at young people aged 18 to 24 who have been on Universal Credit and looking for work for six months or more.
Employers must complete an online application, after which the Jobcentre will identify suitable candidates. If a candidate is recruited, the employer will receive the funding in two instalments once employment and earnings have been verified by DWP. Verification will take place within 10 working days. The first payment of £1,800 is made after six weeks, followed by a second payment of £1,200 after 18 weeks, provided grant conditions are met.
Merlin Entertainments will be the first employer to support the scheme, creating 300 jobs for young people over the next three years.
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