How much will be available to employers?

Eligible employers for the Priority Wage Subsidy program can apply for a wage subsidy* of 10% of the commencing or recommencing apprentice or trainee’s gross wages paid from the commencement of their traineeship.

Payments will be made quarterly in arrears directly into the recipient’s nominated bank account. Wage subsidy for employers of AustralianTrainees paid for a maximum of 3 years:

• 10% in the 1st Year (max of $1500 per quarter)

• 10% in the 2nd Year (max of $1500 per quarter)

• 5% in the 3rd year (max of $750 per quarter)

*Disclaimer: Upskilled strives to ensure our website contains the most up-to-date information at all times. However, due to the limited and rapidly shifting nature of government funding availability, a course listed as qualifying for funding on our website may not have funded places available at the time of your enquiry. Upskilled cannot guarantee the availability of government funding for any course. Course availability will be dependent on the state. Please speak to our education consultants team to find out more.

If the course you are interested in is not listed on our website, please contact us to discuss our other payment options.