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TAFE, apprenticeships, traineeships and more
Fee-free TAFE to continue in 2025
The State Governmen has invested $195 million as part of the 2024-25 State Budget to keep training affordable and help more local workers into the jobs of the future. It announced an $8 million top-up to continue the Fee Free TAFE initiative in 2025 and funding will also extend the Year 9 Career Taster Program and TAFE College Lecturers Industry Placement Program beyond 2025.
Read more in the media statement HERE.
Download 2024 Apprenticeship Guide
Find apprenticeships and traineeships that are coming soon through the Apprenticeship and Traineeship Intake Guide, which covers the vast array of apprenticeships and traineeships available in WA in the coming year.
You can find the Guide HERE.
Apprentice and Trainee Recruitment Support
Apprenticeship Support provides recruitment support. It has a:
- Vacancies Board
- You can register on a Job Board.
- Women Trading Up: Step Into series
Check out what they have to offer HERE.
2025 Apprenticeships will be out soon
Apprenticeships for 2025 will start to be advertised soon. Make sure you are ready.
There is a bit to know. Check out the Apprenticeship Support Blog for information.
You can submit an application for upcoming positions HERE.
Register for Apprenticeship Alerts at Programmed
Woodside and several employers of apprentices in the mining industry advertise and have their training managed through Programmed. You can register for apprenticeship alerts HERE. You can also register for apprenticeship alerts on SEEK.
Register your interest in Community Skills traineeships
Health and Community Care are booming industries with many entry-level jobs and opportunities for further study. The Community Skills Training Council oversees traineeships in health, education and community services industries.
Find out about the industry and register your interest in specific traineeships HERE.
Electric Vehicles Adoption Changes Auto Careers
The demand for skilled workers in the automotive industry encompasses occupations with EV skill sets. According to the 2024 Deloitte Access Economics report, the vacancy fill rate for Electric Vehicle Mechanic / Technicians was only 41% in 2023.
Enrolments in VET programs such as Hybrid Electric Vehicle Inspection and Servicing Skill Set have more than doubled between 2021 and 2022.
The, Australian Government New Energy Apprenticeships Program aims to create 10,000 new energy apprenticeships by providing incentives to apprentices working in the clean energy sector. You can find details HERE.