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Employers Survey

Employing young people

Do you see young people aged 16 - 19 as an asset to your workforce and company, or do you see only problems?

Help us to address any issues you have by telling us why you are keen to recruit new employees in the 16 - 19 age bracket, or whether you have some reservations and what they are.

The Integrated Youth Support Service (IYSS), which incorporates Connexions, helps young people into employment and training. Help us to help them by answering the two questions below.

What are the assets which young people can bring to your workforce and business? (Please select one option from each drop down list).
New and fresh ideas	Select one Yes Somewhat No
Up-to-date qualifications and training	Select one Yes Somewhat No
Developing young people now avoids a skills gap in my business in the future	Select one Yes Somewhat No
Other (please tell us)
What are the barriers which employing young people pose to your workforce and business? (Please select one option from each drop down list).
Time-constraints	Select one Yes Somewhat No
No facilities for training	Select one Yes Somewhat No
Can't afford to train new staff	Select one Yes Somewhat No
Other (please tell us)
Would you like us to contact you and discuss potential vacancies which may be suitable for young people aged 16-19 (or up to 25 for those with learning difficulties or disabilities? (Please select one)	Yes No
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Did you know?

• The minimum wage for apprentices is £95 per week.
• Employers who take on a 16-18 year old apprentice only pay their salary. The Government will fund their training. Most of the training is ‘on the job’ at your premises. The rest can be provided by a local college or specialist learning provider, or, if you have the facilities and support, you could deliver everything yourself.
• Connexions can advertise your vacancy for free, can match suitable candidates to your vacancy from our database of young people seeking employment and have facilities for you to hold interviews or open days.
• If you want more information on employing young people in Portsmouth take a look at the other pages in this section of our website for more information on legislation, qualifications framework and the services we offer employers.

Last updated: March 24, 2010