Employment Services Training: Who Qualifies and What You Get

This scheme provides financial support to help people take short courses to gain new skills or change their career direction.

👤Who it's for

This program is designed for people who are currently job seekers looking for new opportunities. It is also available for individuals who are already working but want to pivot their careers into a different industry. If you need to gain new professional skills to move into a new field or to meet industry standards, this scheme is intended for you.

🎁What you get

The primary benefit is access to subsidized short courses. These are brief educational programs designed to provide specific, practical skills rather than long-term degrees. By subsidizing these courses, the scheme helps lower the financial barrier to gaining the training required to enter a new workforce or upgrade your current professional capabilities.

💰What it costs you

While the courses themselves are subsidized, participating in this scheme requires you to register with a specific service provider. You will need to engage with these providers to manage your training and ensure you are meeting the necessary requirements to access the subsidies.

⚠️The catch to know

It is important to understand that you cannot simply choose any course you want. The training options are limited to specific courses that have been identified as having high employment outcomes. This means the scheme focuses on training that leads directly to job placements, so you may find that the available courses are restricted to those high-demand industries.

📝How to apply

1. Find and connect with an employment service provider.
2. Register with the provider to begin your journey.
3. Consult with your provider to discuss your career goals and what you want to learn.
4. Work with the provider to identify which subsidized short courses are available to you.
5. Complete the enrollment process as directed by your service provider.