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.

http://www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au/

Australian Apprenticeships Access Programme

The Australian Apprenticeships Access Program provides job seekers who experience barriers to skilled employment, with pre-vocational training, support and assistance to obtain and maintain an Australian Apprenticeship.

https://accesstraining.deewr.gov.au/

Australian Public Service Information and Communications Technology Apprenticeship Program

The Australian Public Service (APS) is seeking candidates to take part in an APS ICT Apprenticeship Program. The Apprenticeship Program provides a mix of on-the-job experience and formal training towards a Certificate IV or Diploma in Information Technology, as well as an introduction to working for the Australian Government. This page provides links to program information and how to apply.

http://www.finance.gov.au/e-government/strategy-and-governance/ict-apprenticeships.html

Australian Public Service Information and Communications Technology Cadetship Program

The Australian Public Service (APS) Information Communications Technology (ICT) Cadetship Program is seeking current university students to work part-time in an Australian Government agency while completing a university undergraduate degree. This page provides links to program information and how to apply.

http://www.finance.gov.au/e-government/strategy-and-governance/ict-cadetships.html

Commonwealth scholarships

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

http://www.deewr.gov.au/HigherEducation/Programs/StudentSupport/CommonwealthScholarships/Pages/Home.aspx

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.

http://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.

http://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.

http://www.realgame.gov.au/

Tools For Your Trade

The Tools For Your Trade Initiative helps 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. The Tools For Your Trade voucher initiative will cease for new commencements and recommencements from 13 May 2009. As announced in the 2009-2010 Federal Budget, a new method of payment for Australian Apprentices under the new initiative will commence from 1 January 2010.

http://www.toolsforyourtrade.com.au/