There is mixed reaction to the government's new "dole for apprenticeship" scheme.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern today announced the "Mana in Mahi – Strength in Work" scheme would pay employers who give apprenticeship or traineeships to you people the equivalent of the dole for a year.

They will also get $3000 to $6000 each for the pastoral care of the young people.

It will start with 150 you people, between the ages of 18 to 24, who have been on the benefit for at least six months and will be funded for 4000 people from the middle of next year.

Employers will be required to top up the young people's wages to the minimum wage and help them to achieve a Level 4 qualification such as an apprenticeship.

Talkback reaction to the scheme has been mixed with some callers praising the scheme while others are not convinced.

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