From August 2018, care leavers who choose to start an apprenticeship will receive a £1000 bursary to help the transition into the workplace.

Apprenticeships and Skills Minister Anne Milton said:

“We know those leaving care can experience additional barriers to getting an apprenticeship.

Everyone should get a chance to be able to start an apprenticeship and change their life, so I’m really pleased that as we see how we can make the apprenticeship system work better we are able to offer this extra support for those leaving care.”

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