Parents

There has never been a better time to undertake an apprenticeship and traineeship in our State. If your child is thinking of becoming an apprentice or a trainee, or if they are already employed in the industry, you’ll find all you need to know on this site.

What you can find out

• the range of apprenticeships and traineeships on offer.
• how to get a new apprentice or trainee started.
• where you can go for more help.

Check out the Becoming an apprentice or Existing apprentices or Training in school pages. These are aimed towards younger audiences but they’ll give you a great idea of the options and benefits of becoming an apprentice or trainee.

You can always call the ApprentiCentre for specialist advice on 13 19 54.

It Pays to Learn Allowance

Parents of apprentices or trainees turning 16 or 17 in 2008 are eligible for an annual allowance of up to $400. You can find our more about the It Pays to Learn Allowance on the Department of Education and Training website.