Apprentice Kickstart

The Apprentice Kickstart package includes an $80 million time limited Apprentice Kickstart Bonus for employers in skills shortage trades.

Apprentice Kickstart Bonus

The Apprentice Kickstart Bonus is an employer incentive designed to counteract the impact of the global recession on commencements and retention of young people in traditional trade Apprenticeships.

Key points: 

• Kickstart Bonus is $3,350 paid to the employer in two instalments: 
  • $850 after 3 months 
  • $2500 after 9 months 
• This is in addition to the commencement incentive of $1,500 and completion incentive of $2,500. 
• Apprentice must be 19 years and under on commencement of apprenticeship. 
• Apprenticeship must be in a traditional trade occupation as listed on the National Skills Needs List at www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au. 
• Applies to commencements between 12 May 2010 and 12 November 2010.

More information

Contact your Australian Apprenticeships Centre (AAC) or AiGTS franchise partner - MAS National (AAC), or the Education and Training Adviser in your state, or Ai Group Training Services.