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<p>The apprenticeship levy will enable us to fund the step change needed to achieve
3 million quality apprenticeship starts in England by 2020, providing more opportunities
for people of all ages to begin or further develop their careers.</p><p> </p><p>As
an employer-led programme, employers must be able to make decisions on recruitment
to meet their skills needs.</p><p> </p><p>To ensure young people have access to apprenticeships
we are providing £1,000 to both employers and training providers when they take on
16 to 18 year olds or 19 to 24 year olds who were in care or who have an Education
and Health Care Plan.</p><p> </p><p>To support and grow apprenticeships amongst smaller
employers who do not pay the levy, we are providing generous co-investment support
and extending this to 100% support for the smallest employers taking on younger apprentices.</p><p>
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