Unlock £2000 Funding to grow your team

Thanks to a new initiative from Cardiff Capital Region and the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund, small businesses could receive a £2,000 recruitment incentive towards a new recruit. This can be used to support recruitment of an apprentice to offer apprenticeships in digital and net zero roles alongside a tailored training package from ACT and ALS Training as part of the Cardiff and Vale College group.

What we offer

£2,000 incentive to support your next new hire in specific growth sectors – Net Zero and Digital skills.
Comprehensive training and skills development advice tailored to the role
Support with recruiting an apprentice
Access to industry-recognised apprenticeships with our expert team

Eligibility criteria

To qualify for this funding, your business must meet the following:

Based in one of these locations: Blaenau Gwent, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Merthyr Tydfil, Monmouthshire, Newport, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Torfaen, or Vale of Glamorgan.
Employ less than 50 employees.
Offer a new, 12-month minimum contract with at least 30 hours per week, paid at the real living wage (£12/hour minimum).
The new role should be focused on net zero, advanced manufacturing, or digital skills.
Recruiting a new post or vacant post, not covering sickness, maternity or replacing a role recently made redundant.
Recruiting a new employee aged 18 or over.
Not in receipt of any other funding for the recruitment of this post and cannot apply for support retrospectively for recently employed individuals.

How to Apply:

Submit Your Application by November 30, 2024.
Ensure the new recruit’s start date is post-application approval.
Confirm your eligibility with Cardiff and Vale College (CAVC) and complete your application.
Once approved, CAVC will issue your Award to kickstart your recruitment (positions must be filled by 1st Feb 2025)

Apply here

Terms and Conditions apply. Please note that businesses cannot be in receipt of other Shared Prosperity Fund incentives for this role.