Starting July 1, apprentices in certain trades are eligible for up to $10,000 in training payments.
The government is supporting the growth of skilled workers in certain sectors, such as clean energy. This is part of its effort to encourage people to pursue careers in these areas.
If the chosen professions offer at least some exposure to clean energy, then the apprentices will be eligible for the higher training support payment.
The DEWR noted that the list of priority occupations includes those working in aged care facilities and arborists.
The demand for skilled workers in certain fields is expected to grow in the future.
In addition, the clean energy industry is more diverse than expected.
Some of the professions that are included in this list include those working in agritech, automotive, and electrical fields.
The training support payment for apprentices in Australia is a two-year contract that involves four instalments.
The New Energy Apprenticeship Support Payment is a lump sum that can be used for part-time or full-time trainees.
According to the DEWR, this payment is available to apprentices in areas where employers can provide them with significant exposure to clean energy.
The goal of the training support payment is to encourage apprentices to continue their career path.
In addition, it will be available to employers who hire those in certain priority occupations.
For instance, they can receive up to $5,000 in the initial year of their training.