Extra funding for London apprenticeship schemes

Public funding doubles for apprenticeship schemes in London, £1,500 extra has been  announced by the Greater London Authority and the London Enterprise Panel. There are two rules to the new scheme: Businesses and employers must be based in the greater london area to qualify, only applies to the first 1,000 applicants who meet the age criteria and the grant will apply to apprentices where the start date of the young person is between 10th June to 31st December 2013. It is important that these funded schemes help grow the building and engineering services within London.