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Extra money can always be paid as an incentive. The apprentice NMW applies to all 16-to-18 year olds and to those aged 19 and over in the first year of their Ap- prenticeship. If the apprentice is aged 19 and/or has completed their first year of the apprenticeship you must pay the national minimum wage appropriate for their age. There is also the cost of su- pervision and training supplied by the college, the National Ap- prenticeship Service will match the employers commitment to hiring apprentices by covering in full the training costs or if over 19 a very small fee will be payable by the practice. The college course is NVQ- based with day release once a fortnight. At the moment there is an em- ployers’ incentive grant scheme available until funding ceases early next year. This is aimed at eligible em- ployers offering employment through the apprenticeship pro- gramme. This scheme assists by providing wage grants to anyone recruiting an apprentice. The criterion is The National Ap- prenticeship Service will provide 40,000 Apprenticeship grants to employers recruiting 16 – 24 year olds with a value of £1,500. The £1,500 is in addition to the training costs of the appren- ticeship framework which are met in full for ages 16 – 18 and 50 per cent for those aged 19 – 24. Eligible employers must have never employed an apprentice before or who have not been in a position to commit to employing an apprentice again within the last 12 months. I believe this is worth know- ing; it’s a small amount but it’s money that is available. Looking back this has been one of the best decisions I have made. It’s a cost effective way of training with no strings attached. Downsides being after two years you are likely to have become at- tached to this apprentice who is aware from the onset there is no guarantee of a permanent job on qualification. This decision then lies with you do you employ them or start the process again. DT About the author Jane Armitage, Practice Manager of the Year 05,06,07,09 Jane Armit- age is an award-winning practice manager and has almost 40 years industry experience. She is currently a practice manager for Thompson & Thomas, and holds a Vocational Assessors award. She is also a BDA Good Practice Assessor, BDA Good Practice Regional Consultant, and has a BDA Certificate of Merit for services to the profession. PM of the year 2005,06,07,09 BDA Certificate of Merit fir services to the profession. UK Outstanding achievement award 2011. Readers can contact janearm@ btinternet.com ‘Looking back this has been one of the best decisions I have made. It’s a cost effective way of training with no strings attached’ Apprenticeships provide back up staff who know your practice policies 13Practice ManagementOctober 29 - November 4, 2012United Kingdom Edition Experience some of the world’s greatest speakers in a breathtaking setting Innovate with a brand new format of lectures Network with your peers and speakers over a fantastic lunch and drinks reception The conference will be held in the exclusive Altitude 360° Altitude 360°, 29th Floor, Millbank Tower, 21-24 Millbank, London, SW1 4QP Book now to secure your place Places are limited, book now with Smile-on on call 020 7400 8989 or email info@smile-on.com G. John Schoeffel Gary Glassman Simon Cunnington Gianluca Gambarini First 50 delegates to sign up enjoy the ultimate lunch and learn with our speakers Friday 1st February 2013 the UK’s Premium Endodontic Conference Early Booking price £199 (usual price £249)