Apprentice Trade Bonus
$500 Bonus for more than 17,000 first year apprentices
A $500 Apprentice Trade Bonus for Victorian apprentices who began their apprenticeship after January 1, 2006 is now available.
Apprentices who have reached the six month point of their first year’s training are eligible for a payment of $250. A further $250 is available for apprentices who finish their first year’s training and enrol for their second year’s training.
The Apprentice Trade Bonus was announced in the Victorian Government’s $241 million Maintaining the Advantage: Skilled Victorians statement and aims to encourage apprentices to complete their apprenticeship, particularly in the traditional trades.
Eligible apprentices will receive a letter from the Department of Education that provides details in relation to applying for the bonus.
For information or assistance, contact the Apprentice Trade Bonus Program hotline on 1300 855 282 or email your enquiry to info@apprenticebonus.com.au.
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