ClosedNon-Profit

First Start - Councils

DTET · Australia

Provides wage subsidies to local councils to employ additional trainees for 12 months under the Skilling Queenslanders for Work program.

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Duration

12 months

Location

Queensland

Who Can Apply

• Applicants must be Queensland local councils.
Applicants must be Queensland local councils.

What's Funded

Employing additional trainees within Queensland local councils using wage subsidies for a 12-month period.

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Expected Outcomes

Additional trainee positions created in local councils and supported employment and skills development over 12 months.

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Key Information

Applicant Types

local_government

Stage

any

Funding Purposes

employmenttraining

Keywords

wage subsidiestraineeslocal councilsSkilling Queenslanders for WorkQueenslandemploymenttraining

Official Grant Page

DTET

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the First Start - Councils?

The First Start - Councils is a non-profit grant offered by DTET in Australia. Provides wage subsidies to local councils to employ additional trainees for 12 months under the Skilling Queenslanders for Work program.
2

Who is eligible for the First Start - Councils?

  • Applicants must be Queensland local councils.
3

What activities are funded?

Employing additional trainees within Queensland local councils using wage subsidies for a 12-month period.
4

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