Boosting Apprenticeship Commencements

This program supports businesses and Group Training Organisations to take on new apprentices and trainees with the aim of providing skills for economic recovery.

Any business that engages an Australian apprentice between the 5th of October 2020 to the 31st of March 2022 may be eligible. The subsidy is for 50% of wages paid to a new apprentice or trainee. Up to a maximum of $7,000 per quarter is available for 12 months from the date of commencement.

There is no cap on the number of eligible trainees or apprentices.