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Apprentice "Kickstart" bonus for employers
Posted on Tuesday, 27 October 2009
Apprentice Kickstart Bonus for employers.
The Deputy Prime Minister has announced Apprentice Kickstart - a $100 million investment to support two measures designed to counteract the impact of the global recession on Australian Apprenticeships commencements and retention. It also aims to increase opportunities for young people to transition from school to trade training, improving their chances of engaging with long term employment.
Between 1 December 2009 and 28 February 2010, the Australian Government will provide a $3,350 Apprentice Kickstart Bonus to employers who take on a young person aged 19 years and under into a traditional trade Australian Apprenticeship.
With the traditional recruitment season almost upon us, Work and Training are currently sourcing candidates in a recruitment drive through schools and polytechnic, and have also sponsored a number of pre-apprenticeship courses so we will have access to quality candidates.
Contact an employment consultant on 1300 309 675 for further information