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Kickstart Mentoring initiative

1 July 2010

On 17 May 2010, Deputy Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, Minister for Employment Participation, Mark Arbib, and Parliamentary Secretary for Employment, Jason Clare, announced the Kickstart Mentoring initiative.

New Budget announcements commence

1 July 2010

The Deputy Prime Minister has approved the allocation of $20 million for projects under the Increased Pre Apprenticeship Training Opportunities element of the Apprentice Kickstart package. The Australian Government is currently working with state and territory governments to finalise project details. Further information will be available shortly.

Apprentice Kickstart Extension

12 May 2010

The Federal Government has extended the Apprentice Kickstart Program which more than triples the first year incentive payment to small and medium sized employers, who commence an apprentice under 19 years old in a skills shortage trade between 12 May 2010 and 12 November 2010.

Australian Kickstart Extension – Frequenty Asked Questions

12 May 2010

The Apprentice Kickstart Extension triples the first year incentive payment to small and medium-sized employers who put on a new young apprentice in a skills shortage trade between 12 May 2010 and 12 November 2010 (inclusive).