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Financial support to hire an apprentice
Apprenticeship Wage Subsidies and Hiring Incentives
Apply at any time.
What do you get?
Subsidies and funding.
Who is this for?
Australian businesses who employ apprentices.
Overview
The Australian Apprenticeships Incentive System (Incentives System) aims to help fill skill shortages in areas of industry that need it most. If you employ an Australian apprentice, you may be a eligible for:
- wage subsidies for priority occupations
- a hiring incentive for other occupations not on the Australian apprenticeships priority list.
Check if you can apply
Businesses hiring apprentices may be eligible to receive incentives. Incentives are subject to eligibility criteria, waiting periods and time limits.
Contact an Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (Apprenticeship Network) provider for more information.
Apply now
Apply for the Apprenticeship Wage Subsidies and Hiring Incentives
Find out more about your eligibility and how to apply.
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