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Australian School-based Apprenticeships

Australian School Based Apprenticeships (ASBA) are like any apprenticeship or traineeship but commenced part-time as part of a student’s secondary schooling. Students earn a wage, train with an employer, and work towards an accredited qualification while undertaking their Senior Secondary Certificate.

Australian Apprenticeships

The ACT Government currently subsidises 565 qualifications accessible through an Australian Apprenticeship pathway in the ACT. Australian Apprenticeships are available in traditional trades, as well as a diverse range of emerging careers in most sectors of business and industry.

Skilled Capital

Skilled Capital is an ACT Government funded training initiative offering a comprehensive range of services and subsidies to provide Canberrans access to quality training and fill critical skills needs areas across a range of industries. Courses available through Skilled Capital range from certificate III to advanced diploma qualifications, as well as a selection if Skill Sets.

The Future Skills for Future Jobs Grants Program

The Future Skills for Future Jobs Grants Program provides funding for projects with a strong connection to Australian Apprenticeship commencements and job creation to address future workforce needs. There are currently six programs focusing on industries such as early childhood education and care, digital media and design, construction and digital literacy. The target cohorts include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, youth at risk, matured age workers, women in trades, long-term unemployed and people with disability.

Adult Community Education Grants Program

The ACE Grants Program delivers accredited and non-accredited foundation skills learning activities to participants aged 17 years or older. The intent of this program is to improve participant access to subsequent formal training and enhance their prospects for employment.

CIT’s ACT Senior Secondary Certificate (Year 12)

CIT’s vocational Year 12 Certificate combines practically focused English, maths and business subjects with work qualifications at certificate II and III levels in areas such as children’s services, fitness, design, hairdressing, culinary skills or automotive. The Year 12 Certificate is delivered in a flexible environment with part-time and flexible study options available. The Year 12 Certificate is ideal for building academic skills, and confidence for work and further study with the support of flexible study options.

Ginninderry SPARK training and employment programs

SPARK partners with RTOs and non-government organisations to deliver training and employment initiatives and programs targeting key cohort, including young people, who are disconnected from the labour market. Programs include pathways to traineeships and apprenticeships in construction, horticulture, landscaping,


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