NEWS IN BRIEF
ADDITIONAL APPRENTICE AND TRAINEE FUNDING The Federal Government has extended its Boosting Apprenticeship Commencements wage subsidy program for new apprentices and trainees signed up prior to 30 September 2021. Through the subsidy, contractors who employ a new apprentice/trainee (or re-employ an existing one), may be eligible for a subsidy of 50% of wages, for twelve months from the date of commencement/recommencement. Key points to know:
The subsidy is available for a maximum of $7,000 per quarter. There is no cap on the number of apprentices and trainees that can be funded. To be eligible, apprentices/trainees must be undertaking a Certificate II or higher qualification and have an approved training contract through your relevant state training authority. The subsidy is not available for those receiving any other form of Australian Government wage subsidy, for example, Supporting Apprentices and Trainees funding.
contractors to consider taking on apprentices/trainees and accessing this subsidy program to support your business. Further information on the support available to eligible businesses and employees is available at: www.bit.ly/deseboosting
Apprentices and trainees are vital to the ongoing sustainability of the electrical and communications industry, making this welcome funding for contractors. NECA encourages all
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