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Explained: What do vocational training reforms mean for SMEs?
New vocational training reforms are designed to put industry leaders in the driving seat to tackle the skills gap post COVID-19.
Wage subsidies to be available for second and third year apprentices from October
The federal government will expand its apprenticeship wages subsidies program to cover apprentices in their second and third years.
Qld ‘big plans for small business’ strategy unveiled ahead of the state budget
Queensland has unveiled the details of a $140 million small business strategy first announced as part of the December 2020 state budget.
Victoria’s Small Business Mentoring Service celebrates helping 100,000 SMEs in 35 years
Melbourne-based Small Business Mentoring Service has marked its 35th anniversary, with 100,000 businesses having used its services since it was founded.
Budget 2021: Skills in focus with JobTrainer extension and apprenticeships boost
The 2021 federal budget includes a suite of measures designed to address workplace shortages, boost skills levels and get more people back into work.
Treasurer hints at changes to COVID-19 employment schemes, saying an extension to JobTrainer and end of JobMaker are on the table
The federal government’s JobTrainer program is set to be extended for another 12 months, as part of a plan to ensure young Australians have in-demand skills.
Lessons on supporting and training staff when they’re miles from office headquarters
Renae Kunda's business operates in a remote part of Australia, with her staff supervising groups of 17 on motorcycles.
Budget 2021: Private higher education providers to get $53 million support package, as Frydenberg hints at cybersecurity focus
Private higher education providers that previously relied on international students will receive a $53 million support package in this year’s federal budget.
Vic government launches Apprenticeships Victoria for the construction industry
Under the program, Victorian apprentices and trainees will receive 1,500 opportunities each year for four years to work on some of the state’s largest construction projects.
Westpac and TAFE NSW join forces to deliver free business growth course for 1,000 SMEs
Westpac and TAFE NSW have joined forces to deliver a free national training course for 1,000 small business customers.
Apprentice wage subsidies boosted with $1.2 billion extension, ahead of post-JobKeeper support package
Prime Minister Scott Morrison will announce a $1.2 billion extension of the government’s wage subsidy for businesses taking on apprentices.