Message from T Level Delivery Division | Professional and Technical Education Group published on 28th May 2021 follows:
'As we all know, industry placements are critical to the success of T Levels and are necessary for every T Level student. However, at the moment, employers are finding it challenging to offer placements. We have therefore been monitoring the situation and working with providers and employers to put as much support in place as possible.
Today we have announced the launch of an Industry Placement Employer Incentive. As part of this scheme Employers will be able to claim £1000 for every T Level student they host on a high-quality industry placement https://www.gov.uk/government/news/cash-boost-for-t-levels
The T Level employer incentive fund recognises the impact of the pandemic on many businesses and has been designed to help cover financial constraints employers may face as a barrier to hosting placements in the short term. Employers will be able to claim £1000 for up to 20 students they host on a 45 day (315 hour) industry placement, from now until July 2022. The incentive offers businesses an excellent opportunity to tap into the emerging talent pipeline, whilst supporting the skilled workforce of the future.
Those interested in accessing the incentive payments and offering T Level industry placements should contact: 08000 150 600 (choose option 4)
T Levels uniquely combine classroom study with industry placements, generating the skilled workforce that businesses need for the future. With your support we want to share news of the new incentive payment with your network. Please do share today’s news where appropriate, linking to the news story on https://www.gov.uk/government/news/cash-boost-for-t-levels
We are also pleased to share our new Employer Guide to help businesses understand how to host an industry placement. This includes details on what is expected of employers during the placement. Please do share this with your networks too. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/t-level-industry-placements-employer-guide
Also announced, a procurement exercise, of up to £350,000, for an Employer Support Package, will taking place in the summer, for an organisation to offer employers T Levels support. Such support will include delivering webinars, and support sessions across England. https://employerindustryplacements.co.uk/'