Unlocking a $26 Billion Opportunity: New Report Reveals Power of Apprenticeships Reversing the decline in Australia’s apprenticeship system could unlock $26.2 billion in national value over the next decade – lifting wages, deepening workforce capacity, and driving productivity growth. That’s the key finding of a new report by MEGT, developed in partnership with Deloitte Access…
‘Help apprentices to complete’ – employers call on federal election candidates to back a positive future for skills training. The Apprentice Employment Network WA, the State’s biggest network of employers of apprentices and trainees, has called on sitting MPs and candidates at the upcoming federal election to support apprentices and trainees in their local communities.…
The 2024 NCVER Apprentice and Trainee Outcomes report, released 24 March 2025, reveals that Apprenticeship and Traineeship programs are really effective in helping people find employment. The high employment rates for both trade and non-trade students are impressive. The best employment trades are Electrotechnology and Telecommunications Trades Workers (86.0%), Construction Workers (84.6%), and Automotive and…
The Apprentice Employment Network WA (AEN WA) is thrilled to congratulate all the outstanding finalists and winners of the 2024 Awards for Excellence. The presentation ceremony was held in Perth on Friday, 18 October. These exceptional individuals represent the pinnacle of achievement among our Network members’ apprentices and trainees. Their dedication and hard work have…
Congratulations to our Apprentice Employment Network WA’s 2024 Awards or Excellence winners. You represent the pinnacle of achievement among our Network members’ apprentices and trainees. Your exceptional performances and dedication to your apprenticeships and traineeships have truly set you apart and inspired others in the industry. The invaluable role of the host employers has also…
Fast track your career with an Australian School-based Apprenticeship or Traineeship and combine paid part-time work with formal training – all while you complete secondary school! How do School-based Apprenticeships work? In addition to your secondary school qualification, as an Australian School-based Apprentice you will gain valuable workplace experience and a nationally recognised qualification at…
The Australian Apprentice Training Support Payment (AATSP) provides up to a maximum of two years of direct financial support to eligible Australian Apprentices (apprentices) commencing an Australian Apprenticeship in priority occupations experiencing national skills shortage. 9404_Australian_Apprentice_Training_Support_Payment_Flyer_0724
The Priority Hiring Incentive is open to employers whose apprentices commenced from 1 July 2024. It supports them in hiring Australian Apprentices in priority occupations as outlined on the Australian Apprenticeships Priority List and is targeted to the first year of the Australian Apprenticeship. Eligible employers and Group Training Organisations (GTOs) that hire new or…
Correctly claiming tools and equipment Planning on claiming a deduction for tools and equipment this tax time? Here’s a guide to help you get your deductions right. Eligibility: to claim a deduction for tools or equipment, you must use the tools for work-related duties. When you use the items for both private and work purposes,…
WA Group Training Wage Subsidy Extended. Another win for our WA GTO members.
We advocated for this, it was supported by the Construction Training Fund and the Minister for Training, delivered.
Key Points:
Eligibility for the program was broadened in July ’23 to include apprentices and trainees in the residential and commercial construction industry.
$21.5 million expansion of successful wage subsidy scheme to get more building and construction apprentices and trainees on the job sooner, starts 1 January 2024.
150 additional places to build WA’s pipeline of residential construction workers.
New $5 million program to help private training providers expand and train more skilled workers