INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS TIMES au NEWSLETTER SIGNUP My account Log Out Jul 04, 7:21 PM AEST Business News Sports Technology Entertainment NEWSLETTER My account Log Out Australia edition Business News Sports Technology Entertainment Editions Australia India International Singapore United Kingdom United States NEWSLETTER Follow Us Editions Australia India International Singapore United Kingdom United States News Australian Government Offers Up To AU$10,000 In Support Payments For Priority Trade Apprentices By Shreyashi Chakraborty Published 07/04/24 AT 7:21 PM AEST Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on Reddit Share on Flipboard Share on Pocket AFP Apprentices in priority trades across Australia now stand eligible for up to AU$10,000 in support payment, aimed at addressing the longstanding issue of skilled worker shortages. The federal government started releasing the Australian Apprenticeship Training Support subsidy on July 1 to those involved in high-demand occupations to receive $5,000 in four installments over 2 years. Furthermore, the eligible full-time apprentices working in clean energy industries are entitled to receive up to $10,000 (and $5,000 for part-timers), as part of the New Energy Apprenticeship Support Payment, 9 News reports.
But those thinking that they can receive up to $15,000 in subsidy money should take note that there is a set provision for applying only once. The range of occupations the government deemed as high priority include a.
