The Federal Government has recently announced a $1.2 billion wage subsidy program to boost apprenticeship and traineeship commencements.

This means that with the newly available wage subsidies of 50% and fee-free training,* now is a great time for you to employ a formwork apprentice or trainee.

Employers will be able to receive wage subsidies for 50% of a new or recommencing apprentice or trainee, to the value of $7,000 each quarter, until 30 September 2021.

Is my business eligible?

Your business or Group Training Organisation may be eligible if:

• you engage an Australian Apprentice between 5 October 2020 and 30 September 2021, and
• your Australian Apprentice or trainee is undertaking a Certificate II or higher qualification, and has a training contract that is formally approved by the state training authority.

This assistance is limited to the first 100,000 people who have commenced courses. Don't miss out – apply soon.

Contact your local TAFE NSW representative today or call us on 1300 045 737 to discuss your training requirements.

As students are required to have a training contract with a Training Plan Proposal (TPP) in place prior to enrolling, we encourage you to plan ahead and speak to an Apprenticeship Network Provider (ANP) as early as possible. Only once TAFE NSW receives the signed TPP from your ANP will a student receive an online link to complete their enrolment.