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Australian Apprenticeships Incentive System – Employer Incentives
Australian Government · Australia
Financial support is available for Australian businesses to help them hire, train and keep apprentices. Eligible employers may receive incentives under the Australian Apprenticeships Incentive System, including support for key apprenticeship occupations and priority hiring.
Deadline
Rolling / Ongoing
Location
Australia
Who Can Apply
• Applicant is an Australian business
• Applicant employs Australian apprentices
• Incentives are subject to eligibility criteria
• Incentives may be subject to waiting periods and time limits
• Additional support may apply for apprentices in housing construction or clean energy sectors
• Priority Hiring Incentive may apply for occupations on the Australian apprenticeships priority list
Australian businesses who employ Australian apprentices may be eligible for employer incentives under the Australian Apprenticeships Incentive System. Incentives are subject to eligibility criteria, waiting periods and time limits. Specific support may apply where employers hire apprentices working in the housing construction or clean energy sector, or in other occupations on the Australian apprenticeships priority list.
What's Funded
Employing, training and retaining Australian apprentices, including apprentices working in housing construction, clean energy, and other occupations on the Australian apprenticeships priority list.Expected Outcomes
More apprentices hired, trained and retained by Australian businesses, helping build workforce skills and address current and future skills gaps.Key Information
Applicant Types
companysole_traderpartnershiptrustother
Stage
any
Funding Purposes
employmenttraining
Keywords
apprenticeshipswage subsidieshiring incentivesemployer incentivestrainingworkforce skillshousing constructionclean energy
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the Australian Apprenticeships Incentive System – Employer Incentives?
The Australian Apprenticeships Incentive System – Employer Incentives is a business grant offered by Australian Government in Australia. Financial support is available for Australian businesses to help them hire, train and keep apprentices. Eligible employers may receive incentives under the Australian Apprenticeships Incentive System, including support for key apprenticeship occupations and priority hiring.
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Who is eligible for the Australian Apprenticeships Incentive System – Employer Incentives?
- Applicant is an Australian business
- Applicant employs Australian apprentices
- Incentives are subject to eligibility criteria
- Incentives may be subject to waiting periods and time limits
- Additional support may apply for apprentices in housing construction or clean energy sectors
- Priority Hiring Incentive may apply for occupations on the Australian apprenticeships priority list
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What activities are funded?
Employing, training and retaining Australian apprentices, including apprentices working in housing construction, clean energy, and other occupations on the Australian apprenticeships priority list.
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How do I apply for the Australian Apprenticeships Incentive System – Employer Incentives?
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