Posts tagged "JobTrainer"

The 2021 federal budget includes a suite of measures designed to address workplace shortages, boost skills levels and get more people back into work.

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.

Apprenticeship commencements have fallen 20% during the COVID-19 pandemic, sparking warnings skill shortages could hamper economic recovery.

The federal government has paid $500 million to businesses under its apprenticeship and training subsidies program, Michaelia Cash says.

Apprentice wages will be supported through to March next year in a $1.5 billion extension to subsidies that will also see medium sized businesses benefit.

If the economy has shed one million jobs, then we’ve gained about one billion hours of available time, and it should be used for upskilling.