Sign up an apprentice or trainee
Whether you're ready to sign up your apprentice now or need a bit more help to get started, you're in the right place.
DEWR, Services Australia & ATO closure from 24 Dec 2025-2 Jan 2026. Seek assistance early to avoid delays or claim expiry.
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Sign up an apprentice or trainee
Whether you're ready to sign up your apprentice now or need a bit more help to get started, you're in the right place.
Hiring an apprentice or trainee
Grow your team with apprentices and trainees. Get training that fits your business, government support, and motivated employees. It’s a smart, hands-on way to build skills and help your business succeed.
Starting an apprenticeship
Learn the meaning of apprenticeships, the difference between an apprenticeship and traineeship and how to get started. Build skills and earn while you learn.
Notice: The Department of Employment and Workplace Relations, Services Australia, and the Australian Taxation Office will be closed from 24 December 2025 to 2 January 2026. Please ensure you seek any required assistance before this closure period to avoid potential delays or the expiry of claims.
Employers are reminded that the Completing Apprenticeship Commencements (CAC) wage subsidy is ending soon. To ensure you receive this support, all eligible claims must be submitted through the Apprenticeships Data Management System (ADMS) by 31 December 2025.
The CAC subsidy covers wages paid from 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2025 for apprentices or trainees who commenced prior to 1 July 2022, and who met the eligibility requirements of the program.
Here’s how to claim:
Need a hand? If Apprenticeship Support Australia is your Apprentice Connect Australia Provider, call our team on 1300 363 831 for assistance with ADMS setup or claims. Further information on using ADMS can be found on our website.