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Apprenticeship Wage Subsidies and Hiring Incentives
Australian Government · Australia
Financial support is available for Australian businesses to help them hire, train and keep apprentices. The Australian Apprenticeships Incentive System – Employer Incentives includes support for eligible employers of Australian apprentices, including incentives for key apprenticeship areas and priority occupations.
Deadline
Rolling / Ongoing
Location
Australia
Who Can Apply
• Applicant must be an Australian business
• Applicant must employ Australian apprentices
• Apprentices in housing construction or clean energy sector may be eligible for the Key Apprenticeship Program Employer Incentive
• Other occupations on the Australian apprenticeships priority list may be eligible for a Priority Hiring Incentive
• Incentives are subject to eligibility criteria, waiting periods and time limits
Australian businesses who employ Australian apprentices may be eligible for financial support through the Australian Apprenticeships Incentive System – Employer Incentives. Eligible support may include the Key Apprenticeship Program Employer Incentive for apprentices working in the housing construction or clean energy sector, and a Priority Hiring Incentive for other occupations on the Australian apprenticeships priority list. Incentives are subject to eligibility criteria, waiting periods and time limits. Applicants are directed to check eligibility and contact an Apprentice Connect Australia Provider for more information.
What's Funded
Employing, training and retaining Australian apprentices, including apprentices working in the housing construction or clean energy sector and other occupations on the Australian apprenticeships priority list.Expected Outcomes
Increased hiring, training and retention of apprentices, helping businesses address current and future skills gaps in the workforce.Key Information
Applicant Types
companysole_traderpartnershiptrustother
Stage
any
Funding Purposes
employmenttraining
Keywords
apprenticeshipswage subsidieshiring incentivesemployer incentivesworkforce skillstrainingemploymenthousing construction
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the Apprenticeship Wage Subsidies and Hiring Incentives?
The Apprenticeship Wage Subsidies and Hiring 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. The Australian Apprenticeships Incentive System – Employer Incentives includes support for eligible employers of Australian apprentices, including incentives for key apprenticeship areas and priority occupations.
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Who is eligible for the Apprenticeship Wage Subsidies and Hiring Incentives?
- Applicant must be an Australian business
- Applicant must employ Australian apprentices
- Apprentices in housing construction or clean energy sector may be eligible for the Key Apprenticeship Program Employer Incentive
- Other occupations on the Australian apprenticeships priority list may be eligible for a Priority Hiring Incentive
- Incentives are subject to eligibility criteria, waiting periods and time limits
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What activities are funded?
Employing, training and retaining Australian apprentices, including apprentices working in the housing construction or clean energy sector and other occupations on the Australian apprenticeships priority list.
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How do I apply for the Apprenticeship Wage Subsidies and Hiring Incentives?
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