Boost for young people from S106 funding

July 27, 2022

New funding is helping people learn new skills and develop their career through apprenticeships.

Section 106 developer contributions, which are administered by the Authority, were awarded to Get East Hants Working Apprenticeship Scheme, creating eight new apprenticeships for people living in the Petersfield area. The scheme supports businesses in East Hampshire district, enabling small business to recruit local people into apprenticeship opportunities. The scheme subsidises wages and facilitates training, easing the burden of recruitment for small businesses.

Since 2013 over 60 apprenticeships have been completed through this scheme across a wide employment sector.

Gill Welsman, who manages Section 106 funds, said: “Establishing and maintaining a healthy economy is essential to underpin the landscapes and communities of the National Park, and supporting small businesses is key in addressing some of the challenges faced by local communities.”