More than 37,000 people living in the Limestone Coast region have the opportunity to sign up for hundreds of fee free and funded training courses through the State Government’s Skills for All reforms of vocational education and training.
Employment, Higher Education and Skills Minister, Tom Kenyon says Skills for All aims to increase skill levels, lift workplace participation and increase productivity by offering training for existing workers and those trying to break into the workforce.
“If you’re just starting out, want training to help you get a job, or if you’re thinking about improving your skills to gain a promotion or changing your career, there are opportunities for you,” Mr Kenyon said.
“The fee free training courses include Certificate I and Certificate II courses, as well as accredited reading, writing, numeracy and computing courses and others determined as priorities for the State.
“Certificate III and IV courses are also being funded and students at Diploma level and above are eligible to defer their course fee payments until they get a job and start earning under the VET FEE HELP scheme.
“Under these changes, more people will be able to get into training with the provider of their choice.
“The Skills for All reforms will have a significant impact on the training needs of the region where industries such as agriculture, forestry and fishing, retail and manufacturing require skilled workers.
“As well, the Skills in the Workplace program allows employers with skills shortages in jobs critical to our future economic growth to apply for funding for up to 90 per cent of the cost of training.
“Employers in industries facing skills shortages with up to 99 full time employees will be eligible for a State Government training subsidy of up to 90 per cent, those with between 100 and 199 full time employees up to 75 per cent and those with 200 or more full timers, up to 50 per cent,” Mr Kenyon said.
To find out more about career choices and training options through Skills for All, go to www.skills.sa.gov.au or call the Infoline on 1800 506 266.
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