Are you thinking about hiring an apprentice?
Are you across the federal and state government incentives available?
Federal Government program
From 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2024, the Australian Apprenticeships Incentive System will provide broad support to the economy through wage subsidies for eligible employers in priority occupations.
– A Hiring Incentive will also be available for employers of apprentices undertaking a qualification in an occupation that does not qualify for the Australian Apprenticeships Priority List.
– Additional support is available for women who commence in eligible trade occupations on the Australian Apprenticeships Priority List.
– The Australian Government provides additional support to Australian Apprentices with disability through the Disability Australian Apprentice Wage Support (DAAWS).
More info and links for Federal Government apprentice support
NSW based employers
You may be able to claim a payroll tax rebate on wages paid to approved apprentices and new entrant trainees.
If you employ an apprentice in NSW, you are entitled to a workers compensation premium reduction based on wages paid to your apprentice.
Continuing Apprentices Placement Service (CAPS) is a free service where employers can find and recruit apprentices and trainees unemployed due to economic downturn.
More info and links NSW Government apprentice support
