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What are the different funding options for courses?
So many options for funding if you undertake specific courses, ‘see what courses can be funded’ for that list
Below is a clear laid out list of what funding programs are currently available, if you are unsure which one you may be eligible for give us a call and we’ll ask you a few questions and advise which you can get.
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| Boosting Apprenticeship Commencements (BAC) | To assist with the recovery from the impact of COVID-19, the Australian Government is providing support to all employers who engage a new Australian Apprentice. Get up to 50% of an apprentice wage paid for. |
www.dese.gov.au/boosting-apprenticeship-commencements |
| Australian Apprenticeships | Employer and Australian Apprentice incentives and FAQs. Call Apprenticeship Support Australia on 1300 363 831 for information. | www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au  |
| JobActive employment service providers | No cost employment service providers. Incentives/wage subsidies info when employing registered unemployed jobseekers. | www.employment.gov.au/jobactive  |
| Launch into Work Program | Program aimed at employers willing to use a pre-employment project as a way of recruiting for positions that offer a career pathway for job seekers. Projects to include: work experience (max 50hrs/fortnight); Mentoring; Accredited and non-accredited training; Employment commitment. | www.jobs.gov.au/launch-work-program  |
| National Work Experience Program (NWEP) | NWEP is a work experience program which places job seekers in a real-life unpaid work experience placement with business under hosting arrangements of up to 25 hours a week over a maximum 4 week period. Work experience can help jobseekers to gain experience and confidence while demonstrating skills to potential employers. Eligible businesses may receive an incentive payment of $300 for hosting a NWEP candidate and it participants are offered ongoing employment after the placement businesses may also be eligible for a wage subsidy. | www.jobs.gov.au/national-work-experience-programme  |
| PaTH Program – Prepare, Trial, Hire funded Internships | Non-employer-paid Internship/work experience program – 4-12 weeks – for eligible jobseekers 17-24yrs (unemployed min 6mths and have a mutual obligation with Centrelink). Interns receive additional $200 per fortnight on top of regular income support payments. Employed eligible for $1000 to cover trialling costs. Potential wage subsidy of up to $10,000 for ongoing employment. | https://jobsearch.gov.au/path  |
| Transition to Work | Federal Government intensive support pre-employment program for 15-21yr olds. Intensive pre-employment support to improve work readiness and help cohorts into work (including A&Ts) or education. Wage subsidies of up to $6,500 to employ a young person. | www.employment.gov.au/transition-work  |
| VET Student Loans | Income contingent loans from the Australian Government designed to provide financial support to students to undertake high quality training for skills aligned to workplace needs. | www.education.gov.au/vet-student-loans |
| Wage Subsidies | Australian Government wage subsidy information for employers. | https://jobsearch.gov.au/employer-info/wage-subsidies |
Funding is subject to change. Information current July 2018. It is recommended the reader visit the relevant website for further information, guidelines and eligibility criteria.