The Australian Government has announced the Boosting Apprenticeship Commencements wage subsidy to support employers and Group Training Organisations to take on new apprentices and trainees.
As a NSW Government Smart and Skilled training provider. NAME Training are offering Fee-Free courses for eligible students in a bid to help individuals develop their skillset for enhancing the employability of individuals in a range of sectors.
Which businesses are eligible?
Your business or Group Training Organisation may be eligible if
you engage an Australian Apprentice between 5 October 2020 and 31 March 2022, 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.
How much is the subsidy?
Eligible employers and Group Training Organisations (GTOs) will receive a wage subsidy of up to 50 per cent of the Australian Apprentice’s gross wage paid.
The subsidy is available for Australian Apprentices commencing or recommencing between 5 October 2020 and 31 March 2022.
The wage subsidy is available for a maximum of $7,000 per quarter, per eligible Australian Apprentice, for wages paid in the 12-month period from date of commencement or recommencement.
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