Information for Darlington Employers
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.
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
Employers - sign up to the Good Youth Employment Charter
Signing the Charter is completely FREE.
Look at these fantastic benefits to your organisation!
✅ UNLIMITED Free listings of your jobs and training opportunities relating to early careers (yes, that includes careers fairs and work experience)
✅ Darlington Youth Friendly Employer badge
✅ Free support and HR / early recruitment insights
When you sign the Good Youth Employment Charter, your organisation will be supported to become a showcase for the 5 core principles of good youth employment
Display your Youth Friendly Employer credentials with pride and send a positively powerful message to Darlington’s young people. Join Youth Employment UK’s membership organisation today, and reap the cost-free benefits.
Sign the Good Youth Employment Charter
Sign up to the Darlington mailing list
Sign up to receive monthly updates on the work we do. Keep informed on industry news, local employer events of interest and ways to participate.
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.
- Employers Guide to Apprenticeships
- GCSE factsheet for employers
- Apprenticeship statement of quality
- Apprenticeships reforms information
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.
