Crtical Skills Fund Completion Payment

Critical Skills Fund - $4000 completion Payment

In the recent State Budget the Government announced the establishment of the Critical Skills Investment Program, with $11.3million in funding for 2012-13 and a total of $48.1million for the four years to 2015-16.

As part of the announcement, a Critical Skills Fund has been established  to support apprenticeship and traineeship completion completions in qualifications that are of strategic importance to the state.

The Critical Skills Fund offers a $4,000 payment to employers of apprentices and trainees who complete a nominated qualification in a priority area on or after 1 July 2012.

Please see attachment for guidelines for the Critical Skills Fund, including the list of eligible qualifications for 2012-13.
Any queries, please contact Traineeship and Apprenticeship Services on 1800 673 097