Australian Apprenticeships

Australian Apprenticeships are a stepping stone to ongoing employment or further education and training, and a great way to get a head start in the career you want. The Australian Apprenticeships site tells you everything you need to know about apprenticeships, and the benefits of combining practical work and training.

www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au

Australian Apprenticeships Access Programme

The Australian Apprenticeships Access Program provides training assistance to people who are disadvantaged in the labour market and need preliminary training to successfully participate in an Australian Apprenticeship.

accesstraining.dest.gov.au

Australian Apprenticeships Training Information Service

The Australian Apprenticeships Training Information Service lets you search for apprenticeships and training packages.

www.natinfo.com.au

Australian Public Service Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Apprenticeship Programme

The Australian Public Service is seeking people to work as apprentices in a variety of Australian Government agencies. Apprentices will receive qualifications to provide the foundations to an APS career, and valuable 'on-site' experience with various APS agencies. This page provides links to information on the programme and how to apply.

www.finance.gov.au

Commonwealth Scholarships Programme

The Commonwealth Scholarships Programme was introduced to assist students from low socio-economic backgrounds, particularly those from rural and regional areas and Indigenous students, who are Australian citizens or holders of Australian permanent humanitarian visas, with costs associated with higher education.

www.dest.gov.au

For Students

Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations page with links to further information for students. It has information for school, TAFE, university and higher education and postgraduate students, as well as indigenous students and international trainees.

www.dest.gov.au

Going to Uni: higher education for students in Australia

This site provides information about higher education, as well as sections on fees, loans and scholarships, courses and providers, resources and overseas study. It also incorporates a Course Search, representing courses offered across Australia, and myUniAssist, a secure portal where students can log in to check their entitlements and loan balances.

www.goingtouni.gov.au

Questacon Smart Moves

The Questacon Smart Moves Program is a travelling outreach program that promotes cutting-edge research, new ideas and entrepreneurship in science, engineering and technology for students, particularly those in years 9-12.

smartmoves.questacon.edu.au

The Real Game

The Real Game website provides information on a series of career education and life skills programmes that help students make the connection between school and their future life so that they will be more likely to experience a smooth transition into the world of work.

www.realgame.gov.au

Tools For Your Trade (TFYT)

The Tools For Your Trade Initiative will help to alleviate the financial burden on eligible Australian Apprentices, usually in the first year of their Australian Apprenticeship, by providing tool kits worth up to $800 including GST. Australian Apprentices who start in an Australian Apprenticeship in a trade experiencing skills needs will receive a tool kit after completing the first three months of their apprenticeship.

www.toolsforyourtrade.com.au

Youth Pathways

Under Youth Pathways, eligible young people will receive services which include personal one-on-one assistance to help work out strengths, goals and the barriers getting in the way; individual support and guidance to help overcome barriers, and support to achieve their goals. Also provides other services aimed at better equipping young people to successfully make the transition through school and from school to further education, training or employment.

www.careeradviceaustralia.gov.au