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Youth Training Incentives
Employing school-based apprentices or trainees is a smart way for employers to recruit and train workers to meet the future needs of your business.
On this page:
- How to apply
- Funding guidelines
- Payment of the incentive
- Public sector employers
- Benefits of the program
- Contact details
- Australian Government incentives
Youth Training Incentives of up to $1100 (including GST) are available for Queensland private sector employers when they employ a school-based apprentice or trainee:
- in the skills shortage industries of automotive, aviation, building and construction, electrical and electronics; or metals and engineering;
- who identifies as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander;
- who identifies as Australian South Sea Islander
How to apply
Private sector employers do not have to apply for the incentive.
Eighteen months after the eligible school-based apprentice or trainee begins work, the Queensland Government sends the employer a claim form to complete and return, so their eligibility can be determined.
Funding guidelines
For detailed information on the funding process, please refer to the Youth Training Incentives Funding Guidelines (PDF, 117 KB).
Payment of the incentive
The $1100 (including GST) incentive is payable after eighteen (18) months of employment if the:
- training contract has been continued due to the employee completing school i.e. converting to full-time or part-time status;
- employee is still employed with the same employer in some other capacity (must be employed for a minimum of 15 hrs per week);
- employee has completed their school-based apprenticeship or traineeship
Public sector employers
Local Government Authorities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Councils can access Youth Training Incentives each financial year through a Funding Agreement with the Queensland Government.
Benefits of the program
School-based apprenticeships and traineeships are a great path to employment.
Young people can study for their Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE), acquire government-approved and accredited training qualifications – and be paid while doing so. When they finish, they will have their QCE or equivalent, and be well on the way towards a qualification in their chosen career.
Contact details
For further information, contact:
- the Employment and Indigenous Initiatives Unit on (07) 323 71767 or (07) 322 52140
- the nearest DEEDI regional office on 1300 369 925
Australian Government incentives
The Australian Government also offers employers incentive payments for taking on school-based apprentices and trainees. For more information:
- contact an Australian Apprenticeship Centre on 13 38 73; or
- visit the Australian Apprenticeships website
- School-based apprenticeships and traineeships
For more information
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