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:
Key Points:
- Eligibility for the program was broadened in July ’23 to include apprentices and trainees in the residential 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
The Department of Training and Workforce Development has advised AEN WA that the media statement below incorrectly included eligibility for apprentices and trainees in the commercial. Eligibility for the program was broadened in July ’23 to include only those working in the residential construction sector.
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