Information for employers

Subsidies

As part of YES, a wage subsidy of $4,500 (paid in two instalments) will be provided for each YES trainee employed full-time for 12 months.

For full-time apprenticeships, a wage subsidy of $7,500 (paid in three instalments) will be provided for each apprentice employed for three years.

For school based apprenticeships a subsidy of $1,800 (paid in one instalment) will be paid following completion.

These subsidies are in addition to any subsidies that might be available through the Commonwealth Government.

Aim of YES

• Maximise the opportunities for long term unemployed and disadvantaged groups, including Indigenous – especially in rural and regional settings.
• Target placements in critical areas of service delivery where there is an unmet need and difficulty in recruitment, such as nursing, aged care, disability services, housing, services
• Maximise opportunities for ongoing employment – no commitment given but a priority objective

Benefits of YES

• Increase the skill levels in your work place
• Provide opportunities for young people to find employment with accredited qualification
• An opportunity to increase your workforce in a cost effective manner

Enquiries

For any enquiries please contact the YES co-ordinator on 9096 2740.