At both state and federal level, the government's commitment to
upskilling the Australian workforce has resulted in a comprehensive
framework of funding schemes and incentive opportunities. As a
result, many Upskilled participants find that their courses are
often heavily subsidised.
Why do these incentive and funding
opportunities exist?
High quality skills learning at certificate and diploma level is
widely acknowledged as integral to maintaining and increasing
Australia's competitive advantage in a global marketplace.
Given that enhancing the productivity of the Australian
workforce through Learning & Development is a key
responsibility of government, a range of complementary Commonwealth
and state-based schemes now serve to fund or subsidise the
upskilling of employees across all industries.
Major schemes include:
Australian Apprenticeships
Incentives Program
The
Productivity Places Program (PPP)
The
Strategic Skills Program (SSP)
User
Choice
Experience +
National Workforce Development
Program
Eligibility
Incentives are generally restricted to Australian Citizens,
Permanent Residents, or NZ Passport holders with more than 6
months' residence. Beyond this, eligibility requirements differ
between schemes, with varying degrees of detail and complexity. For
this reason, Upskilled operates as an industry specialist to
monitor the ongoing changes in the funding framework, and works
closely with relevant Government Agencies and the Australian
Apprenticeships Centres* to help facilitate the implementation of
incentive and funding opportunities as they arise.
Upskilled guides clients through every step and handles the
administrative processes to ensure every opportunity for funding is
explored. Note - if you would like to enrol without government
funding, simply call 1300 009 924 and speak with one of our
education specialists.
Easy steps
Whether you are inquiring as an individual, or as a manager
acting on behalf of one or more employees, the easiest way to apply
is to contact Upskilled:
Real results
Upskilled qualifications allow participants to increase
productivity and job satisfaction while advancing their career
prospects and salary expectations. Courses are typically delivered
across 7 full-day workshops (combined with self-directed learning,
assessment and assignment work), with online options also available
via e-Learning. Additionally, Upskilled conducts onsite courses at
workplaces for even greater convenience.
Act now
The shifting nature of government policy means that the funding
and incentives landscape is subject to rapid changes. At present,
prospects for subsidised L&D upskilling are extremely
favourable; Upskilled recommends that organisations act now in
order to maximise existing opportunities.