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Safe working guidelines for electrical workers and apprentices (Feb 2025)
Employers and electrical apprentices have the responsibility to create a safe working environment. They also are responsible to ensure that an electrician’s training licence is...
Strategic Review of the Australian Apprenticeship Incentive System
The Department of Employment and Workplace Relations has released the final report of the Strategic Review of the Australian Apprenticeship Incentive System. The report makes 34...
Women in male-dominated trades – awards and support initiatives
Your one-stop-shop for useful and practical resources and available supporting women in male-dominated trades.
Support Indicator for potential apprentices
Support Indicator to help potential apprentices make the most of their training
Introduction of Support Indicator helps potential apprentices identify needs for extra help prior to commencement of training.
Ability Link project to boost employment for people with disabilities
A new pilot project, run by our friends at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA (CCIWA), will seek to break down employment barriers for...
Australian Apprenticeships Incentives System Payments – 1 July 2024 – 30 June 2025
ASA expands apprenticeship support services nationwide starting July 1, 2024
Apprenticeship Support Australia (ASA) is thrilled to announce its expansion of its apprenticeship support services nationwide starting July 1, 2024. Following our successful bid to...
ASA unveils Karratha hub as new outback headquarters
ASA has opened its new regional administration hub to meet the growing needs of apprenticeship and traineeship support services in Western Australia.
First Nations traineeship opportunities at ASA 
ASA is committed to building the skills base of First Nations people with traineeship opportunities to work in the organisation.
Manufacturing, energy and defence skills support in Federal Budget
Boosting Australia’s skilled workforce is a key focus in the 2024-25 Federal Budget, with initiatives to support employers, apprentices and trainees.
State Budget addresses skills shortages
The 2024-25 State Budget has addressed ongoing skills shortages and the housing supply squeeze, says CCIWA Chief Economist Aaron Morey.
Federal Budget offers $90m to help construction and housing sector
The Federal Government is investing $90.6 million to increase the number of construction and housing workers to help close the national skills gap.
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