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Grants - Help for young people

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As a charity we offer financial help to people (particularly those under the age of 30) looking for jobs in the book trade, including help with interview costs, to help support paid internships and work experience and for other opportunities for development.

interviews

For those looking for work in the book trade we can help with interview costs including:

  • travel

  • subsistence

  • rent

  • clothing

training & study

We can also offer support for those undertaking relevant training and post-graduate courses as well as other opportunities for professional development.

internships

For paid internships in the booktrade of not longer than 6 months we can help with costs including:

  • travel

  • subsistence

  • rent

  • general living costs

The employer will be expected to be paying at least the minimum wage.

Unpaid placements will also be considered where they adhere to government guidelines on pay (ie for work shadowing or mandatory internships as part of a training course)

Published: 20th January, 2020

Updated: 9th July, 2020

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