School leavers and job seekers have been encouraged to seize the opportunity to sign up for fully subsidised training with registration now open for up to 3,500 free places in areas of employment growth and skills.
Minister for Skills, Chris Steel has called on school leavers, young people and jobseekers to apply for the free training places which include a range of short courses nationally accredited through registered training organisations.
Mr Steel said the program would give priority to those most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and would focus on courses in industries with an identified need for skilled workers.
“School leavers, young people and casual workers are among the hardest hit through the COVID-19 pandemic,” Mr Steel said, “with many casual workers losing their jobs and school leavers wondering what the future holds.”
“We know that pandemic will have a lasting impact on our economy and our community – however there are jobs in emerging industries that will need a greater volume of skilled workers and this presents new opportunities for those willing to take up training,” he said.
“We are making sure Canberrans can access free training to enter growth industries, with a particular focus on areas such as healthcare, community services, renewable energy and cyber security.”
He said now was a great time to take advantage of quality training without the financial constraints that can be associated with studying.
“The ACT Government is committed to keeping Canberrans employed and creating jobs to support Canberrans into employment as our community emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic,” the Minister said.
He said the local Government was committed to keeping Canberrans employed and growing jobs to reach a target of more than 250,000 jobs by 2025.
Information about the JobTrainer Fund in the ACT can be accessed at this PS News link.
