Information for Darlington Employers

Darlington Borough Council has invested in a new project along with youth employment organisation Youth Employment UK to support more young people into good quality local jobs and opportunities.

Underpinning this initiative is a clear vision that everyone can buy into, joining local education and training providers, employers, and young people together through quality programmes.

Your organisation is perfectly placed to help young people to take the lead in influencing and shaping their vision for a rewarding future in a local area that has a lot to offer.

It’s time to get behind the young people of Darlington. Together we’re working to make the town great with them and for them.

Darlington latest news for local employers and providers

Employer incentives for taking on Apprenticeships in Darlington

Darlington Borough Council are looking for employers to offer Apprenticeships and high quality work experience to young people within Darlington, Teesside and the surrounding areas. They have an excellent track record of working with employers across this geographical area and would really like you to come on board.

Apprentices will be aged 16+ and will be looking to gain vital skills, knowledge and understanding of the industry in which they would like a career - that's where you can help.

Additional Incentive Payments

All employers will receive an incentive payment of £1,000 for employing an Apprentice aged 16 – 18 year old or an Apprentice aged 19 - 24 year old with an Education, Health and Care Plan.

Additional grants are available subject to size of organisation, geographical area of the apprentice / employer and occupational sector of the apprenticeship. The payment is in addition to the £1,000 employers already receive for hiring an apprentice and will be highlighted during initial discussions with our employment engagement team.

Darlington Borough Council will need your organisation’s bank details, so that we can pay your organisation directly. For more information please go to the gov.uk website.