New Australian apprenticeship support network

The commonwealth government will invest $200 million each year to establish a new Australian Apprenticeship Support Network to lift apprenticeship completion rates.

The Australian Apprenticeship Support Network will give young Australians the best opportunity to get a job and provide employers with the skilled and productive employees they need to grow their business.

The Australian Apprenticeship Support Network will:
• connect apprentices and employers through targeted job-matching
• provide advice about different course options and training delivery options
• deliver personalised mentoring and support to apprentices
• provide advice to businesses taking on apprentices, including their roles and responsibilities
• manage the administration of an apprenticeship including the Training Contract and administer the Australian Apprenticeships Incentives Program including employer incentives and Trade Support Loans.

The new Network will commence from 1 July 2015.

Apprentices and businesses will be able to access the Australian Apprenticeship Support Network’s services at no cost.

For more information, visit:
https://www.pm.gov.au/media/2014-09-08/lifting-apprenticeship-completion-rates-better-support-apprentices-and-small