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Government to extend Kickstart to 12 November 2010
Following the success of the initial Apprentice Kickstart over the summer of 2009-2010, the government has decided to extend the Kickstart program for a further six months, supporting around 22,500 new apprenticeship places in traditional trades.
Follow up:
The Apprentice Kickstart Extension triples the first year incentive payment to small and medium-sized employers who put on a new young apprentice in a skills shortage trade between 12 May 2010 and 12 November 2010 (inclusive).
Employers will receive $3350 in bonus payments in addition to the existing $1500 commencement incentive if they hire and retain young traditional trade apprentices in a skill shortage area. The existing $1500 commencement incentive payable at the three month point will be boosted by a bonus of $850 plus $2500 paid after nine months.
Eligibility applies to small and medium sized employers with less than 200 employees, as well as group training organisations, provided they employ an Australian Apprentice who is 19 years and under and undertaking a Certificate III or IV level qualification that leads to a skills shortage trade occupation.
Trade occupations in national skills shortage are those listed on the National Skills Needs List. The National Skills Needs List is available at www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au.
The employer must also meet all other eligibility requirements under the Australian Apprenticeships Incentives Program.
For further information
Talk to Mission Australia Apprenticeship Solutions – your leading Australian Apprenticeships Centre – on 1300 626 227