Cardiff & Vale College – Financial support and training advice to grow your small business

Get £2k towards your next recruit plus tailored training advice and guidance to continue developing their skills. – Applications closing date : 31st October 2024

A small incentive that could make a big difference to your business.
Are you looking to recruit a new employee?

Is your business based in Blaenau Gwent, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taf, or Torfaen?

Want financial support to help boost their salary or secure the right recruit? Jointly funded by Cardiff Capital Region and the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund, Recruit and Train is offering any business that meets the following criteria an opportunity to receive £2k PLUS expert guidance on continued training and development.

Businesses can apply for up to 5 x £2k for up to 5 appointments.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Private sector small business employing less than 49 employees and located in one SE Valleys local authorities within Cardiff Capital Region (Bridgend, Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taf and Torfaen)
• 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.
• Role must be a minimum of 12 months full time contract, minimum of 30 hours per week and paying the minimum of Real Living Wage (£12/hr min)
• Recruiting for net zero / green, advanced manufacturing or digital roles.
• Not in receipt of any other funding for the recruitment of this post and cannot apply for support retrospectively for recently employed individuals

Register your interest now

Register your interest and the CAVC team will be in touch with an application pack and further details. We won’t ask you to provide reems of information, just a few details about your company and the Job Description for the role/s you intend to recruit to.