Edition 79, June 2010

Additional apprenticeship support

The Australian Government has announced that it will provide additional support to apprentices both before and during their training to help them secure long-term employment.

$20 million will be allocated to projects that will increase pre-apprenticeship training over the next 18 months under the highly-successful Apprentice Kickstart program.

Pre-apprenticeship programs help Australian students get ahead by providing them with a comprehensive understanding of what is involved in their chosen apprenticeship. Students are also recognised for work they successfully complete during their pre-apprenticeship program.

All states and territories are working closely with the Australian Government to develop innovative pre-apprenticeship projects.

The Government will also provide $10.3 million for mentoring services to help apprentices through to the end of their training and into secure jobs.

Funding for pre-apprenticeships is subject to final agreement on implementation plans with states and territories as required under the Apprentice Kickstart Pre-Apprenticeship National Partnership.

For further information on Pre-Apprenticeship Training Opportunities visit www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au

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