Marvin OnumonuDoncaster businesses with fewer than 100 staff have been offered three months of wage payments by the new Wage Subsidy scheme.
The scheme was launched across South Yorkshire to help young people aged 16 to 30 who are not in employment, education or training.
Employers taking part are expected to provide paid job roles, with funding to cover wages and support from job coaches at the advance employment hub team.
The Wage Subsidy is designed to help participants develop skills and gain experience for future sustainable jobs.
Employers are being asked to offer flexible roles and adapt recruitment to include people facing barriers to work.
The scheme also aims to help employers lower costs and build workforce capacity.
Councillor Sue Farmer, Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Families at City of Doncaster Council, said: “Too many young people are being left without the skills, experience, and confidence they need to thrive in the workplace.
“The wage subsidy scheme offers a fantastic opportunity for both local SME employers and young people currently out of the labour market to help address this.
“It gives employers the chance to see the young person’s true potential, whilst providing the young person with a sustainable job opportunity and personalised wrap-around support from skilled job coaches within the Advance Employment Hub team.”
