The Tasmanian Liberal Government is securing more pathways to a rewarding career for more Tasmanians with the latest round of the 2022 Apprentice and Trainee Training Fund (User Choice) opening this Saturday 9 October.
We want to give young Tasmanians the best start to their working life, as well as enable existing workers to upskill in their existing roles or to retrain in a new field.
That’s why we have allocated up to $25 million for a new round of this vital program, enabling more opportunities for apprentices and trainees right across the State.
Eligible registered training organisations* are invited to apply to the fund to provide subsidised training for apprentices and trainees across the State with the new allocation set to significantly reduce the cost of providing vocational training for apprentices and trainees.
The Fund is designed to build a more highly skilled workforce in Tasmania by giving industry the opportunity to inform Government what skills are needed and where they believe funding will make the biggest difference.
The 2021 program has already seen 4,887 places allocated and demonstrates that the Fund is delivering skilled and qualified Tasmanians into jobs and a rewarding career.
With more than 400 nationally recognised qualifications to choose from, apprentice and trainee training is provided through a range of means including on the job, classroom, online, or a combination of these depending on the qualification.
To make an application to the 2022 Apprentice and Trainee Training Fund (User Choice), go to https://www.skills.tas.gov.au/providers/rto/funding_programs_for_endorsed_rtos/user_choice
We are encouraging applicants to apply by 19 November 2021. Enquiries can be directed to the grant manager on 03 6165 6027 or by email.
*RTOs must be able to demonstrate that they meet eligibility requirements and application and grant conditions of the Fund and that they will act in accordance with the Department of State Growth (Skills Tasmania) Agreement for all Programs.
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