Sign up an apprentice or trainee
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Not all apprentices have the same experience. That’s why Apprenticeship Support Australia offers specialist services. These services support apprentices who may face more challenges at work or who work in growing industries like clean energy and trades.
We support women in trades, First Nations apprentices, and apprentices in clean energy jobs. These services help employers build a safe, welcoming workplace and support apprentices to succeed.
Our specialist programs
Apprenticeship Support Australia delivers specialist services across the country, through a government contract. These services include:
Women in trades
Available in New South Wales, Victoria and Western Australia, this program helps women in trades feel confident and make the most of their training.
Clean energy apprenticeships
Offered in New South Wales and Western Australia, this program supports apprentices working in renewable energy by helping you grow their skills and do their best on the job.
First Nations apprenticeships
Available in some parts of New South Wales and Western Australia, this service helps First Nations apprentices stay connected to their culture and feel supported at work.
What's the difference between generalist and specialist services?
General support is useful for all apprentices, no matter what job they’re training for.
Specialist support is more focused. It’s designed to help people in certain industries or with specific identities, like First Nations peoples or women in trades.
If your apprentice meets the criteria, signing them up for a specialist service can bring real benefits.
Why choose specialist services?
Create a diverse and constructive workplace by addressing obstacles and bringing down barriers. Train staff on your own terms and build your team from the ground up.
Apprentices from different backgrounds and cultures bring fresh ideas, new perspectives and creativity to your team. By providing specialised support for your apprentices, you help build a high-performing and multi-skilled workforce.
Apprentices want to feel supported in their career journey. In fact, 73% of apprentices who didn’t complete their training said that more professional development would’ve helped them stay on track. When employers take an active role in the learning and growth of their apprentices, they build a stronger and more focused workforce.
Grow your team
Our experts can guide you through an apprentice or trainee sign-up. We will also show you how you can access funding and incentives from the federal and state Government that your business may be eligible for.