Australian Apprenticeships offer an attractive first choice career option for many young people. They provide structured training combined with practical work experience and are a strong foundation for career growth providing a first-rate career option, and are as professionally, financially and personally rewarding as a university pathway.
Australian Apprenticeships provide a nationally recognised qualification from Certificate II to Diploma and Advanced Diploma. Once completed the qualification can lead to continued employment, self employment; further training or education.
Students are paid while attending structured training; which can take the place of casual work. The rate of pay varies depending upon the industry, the year level, the qualification and whether industry or national awards are used. Your Australian Apprenticeships Centre or Industry Association should be able to provide more detail.
New Australian Government youth, career and transition programs are now being delivered under a National Partnership on Youth Attainment and Transitions.
The Youth Connections program provides a holistic approach to servicing young people at risk including support for individual young peoples and the broader community.
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