KickStart Program (Extended)

As part of the 2010 / 11 budget, DEEWR has announced the extension of the highly successful Apprentice Kickstart program.

This provides an increase in the commencement bonus for employers taking on new apprentices from $1,500 to $4,850.

This program commences 12 May 2010 and will be available over the next six months.

Note: Other incentives for employers and apprentices may also apply.

For further information on employing an apprentice click here

Click here for a link to the Government press release.

To apply for the KickStart program, contact Skye Blake from Australian Apprenticeships NT on (08) 8935 8200, or skye.blake@aacnt.com.au

NT Training Awards

The NT Training Awards are the Department of Education and Training's (DET) annual premier event recognising training excellence and achievements by Territory businesses, training organisations, apprentices, trainees and students. The awards are an official recognition of merit in excellence, in contributing to high standards of training and for personal achievement in the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector. There are student and organisational awards, with twelve in total.

Nominations are know open! Click here for further information

Up-skill your Electrotechnology Workers

Do you have electrical, refrigeration, instrumentation, electronics, lineworker, or cable jointer tradespeople who would like to expand their skills and who would benefit your business by being up-skilled?  Would you be interested in training at heavily subsidised rates – up to 90%?

A new round of the “Enterprise Based Productivity Places Program” (EBPPP) will happen soon.  This would ideally suit people with an existing Certificate III trade qualification (or an earlier equivalent) who would like to expand their skills through a Certificate IV, Diploma, or Advanced Diploma. 

Examples could be electricians who would like to upgrade to Certificate IV in Electrical – Air-conditioning Systems, Certificate IV in Electrical – Instrumentation, or

Certificate IV in Electrical – Photovoltaic Systems.  Similar opportunities exist for other Electrotechnology and Utilities trades.  

This program is suited to employees of large and small businesses alike and places will be allocated from a national pool of funds administered by EE-Oz, the Industry Skills Centre for this industry grouping.

Contact MITAC now if interested on (08) 89810077, or bob@mitac.org.au  The window of opportunity will be very short so if the NT wishes to secure places then we must be well prepared.

Up-skilling Existing Workers in Skills for Sustainability Program

The Up-skilling Existing Workers in Skills for Sustainability project aims to build the capacity of the Australian workforce to remain productive during the transition to a low carbon economy. Manufacturing Skills Australia (MSA) has obtained funding to trial the project in selected small to medium enterprises.

To receive the funding you must be a small or medium sized business as shown below:

Small Business - less than 20 employees

Medium Business - less than 200 employees

Funding is up to $750 per worker, with enterprises to match the contribution before the training commences.

Click here for further information.

Enterprise Based Productivity Places Program - Recent Announcement

The Minister for Education and Employment, Julia Gillard, today announced the Australian Government will co-fund almost 11,000 extra training places for existing workers in small, medium and large business to boost skills in high demand.

The Australian Government, in partnership with the industry, has committed $40 million to the Enterprise Based Productivity Places Program (EBPPP), to start immediately.

A second round of funding of $10 million will be allocated before July 2010 to deliver an estimated 2,700 additional training places.

Ms Gillard said the program continued the Australian Government’s pledge to strengthen national productivity and protect the Australian economy.

Click here for further information

Understanding the Apprenticeship / Traineeship System in 2010

Australian Apprenticeships NT hold monthly forums for Employers in all industries.  These forums cover information on recruitment, employment, management, retention and support services of Australian Apprentices and Trainees. 

Forums are held across the Territory throughout the year, for more information contact Skye Blake on 1300 137 130, or skye.blake@aacnt.com.au