Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleHouseholds on universal credit are set to receive new financial support to encourage teenagers into apprenticeships. The government will provide a bursary of up to £4,500 annually per household, aiming to prevent families from losing benefits when a child starts an apprenticeship. This initiative addresses concerns from the Social Security Advisory Committee about an 'apprenticeship cliff-edge' where families could face significant benefit losses. Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden stated the welfare system should be a 'springboard to opportunity,' with the bursary funded by the growth and skills levy. Small and medium-sized enterprises will also receive up to £8,000 for hiring young apprentices, while Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced new technical education routes for 14-year-olds. In fullParents on universal credit offered up to £4,500 a year to help teenagers into apprenticeshipsMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Some parents could receive up to £4,500 a year if their teens start apprenticeships
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleHouseholds on universal credit are set to receive new financial support to encourage teenagers into apprenticeships. The government will provide a bursary of up to £4,500 annually per household, aiming to prevent families from losing benefits when a child starts an apprenticeship. This initiative addresses concerns from the Social Security Advisory Committee about an 'apprenticeship cliff-edge' where families could face significant benefit losses. Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden stated the welfare system should be a 'springboard to opportunity,' with the bursary funded by the growth and skills levy. Small and medium-sized enterprises will also receive up to £8,000 for hiring young apprentices, while Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced new technical education routes for 14-year-olds. In fullParents on universal credit offered up to £4,500 a year to help teenagers into apprenticeshipsMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
