Insights

Insights and recommendations from the Strategic Review of the Australian Apprenticeship Incentives System The Strategic Review of the Australian Apprenticeship Incentives System aimed to determine its effectiveness in encouraging new apprenticeship commencements and increasing completion rates. The final report ‘Skills for tomorrow: Shaping the future of Australian apprenticeships’ critically investigates whether current and previous incentives [...]

Federal budget – wrap Treasurer the Hon Dr Jim Chalmers handed down the 24/25 Australian Federal Budget on Tuesday 14 May. Skills were a central feature of a Budget that aims to “train the skilled workforce we need right across the economy” (Media release, Minister O’Connor). This blog post covers key Budget features related [...]

Australian Apprenticeships combine employment with training, in an 'earn and learn' model. Apprenticeships and traineeships support workers to develop their skills in an industry-relevant manner, preparing them for a career in their chosen occupation. Employers use apprenticeships and traineeships as a way to bring skilled staff into their workplace. You can read more about [...]