More than 100 Nottinghamshire businesses have said YES to the benefits of taking on an apprentice for the first time, with the support of the county council.

The council’s £250,000 Youth Employment Scheme (YES) offers grants of up to £1,500 to small and medium-sized companies taking on an apprentice for the first time.

The scheme, which is delivered for the council by Futures, aims to create 166 new apprenticeships by March 2016.

For further information on apprenticeships, whether you are looking for employers offering placements or you are a business wanting support to take on an apprentice for the first time, visit www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/apprenticeships