Australian Apprenticeships Incentive System


The Victorian Early Leaver Connection Initiative (VELCI)

Sometimes the change from secondary school to another education, training or work pathway can be challenging.  The Victorian Early Leaver Connection Initiative (VELCI) Career Advice Service is a free and voluntary service that provides career, training and education advice to support exempted students to stay engaged in their approved education or training and/or employment pathway.

The VELCI Career Advice Service will help you keep pursuing education, training and work that fits your strengths and interests. It includes:

  • regular check-ins from your local Skills and Jobs Centre to ask you how you are doing
  • somebody to call if you have any questions, or if you are worried about your education, training or work
  • career, training and education advice sessions with a qualified career counsellor
  • help with making appointments at other support organisations, if you need it.

The Wodonga Skills and Jobs Centre VELCI service supports the following local government areas: Alpine, Benalla, Indigo, Mansfield, Towong, Wangaratta, and Wodonga. We will collaborate with local providers in these regions to ensure you receive the best possible experience!

Friendly service  

Your future your way

Get in touch today skillsandjobs@wodongatafe.edu.au or 1300 698 233

Australian Apprenticeships Incentive System (AAIS)

Financial assistance for eligible employers of Australian Apprentices

Employers of Australian Apprentices may be eligible for financial assistance from the Australian Government to help with hiring, training, and retaining an Australian Apprentice. Find out more about Financial support for Australian Apprentices

From 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2024, the Australian Apprenticeships Incentive System (AAIS) will provide broad support to the economy through wage subsidies for eligible employers in priority occupations. The AAIS aims to build a more inclusive and sustainable economy, ensuring Australians receive quality training while in paid employment. 

For more information on employer incentives in the new AAIS, refer to the Incentives System Reform - FactsheetIncentives System Reform FAQs, or contact your local Australian Apprenticeship Support Network provider.

The Australian Apprenticeships Priority List and Priority Occupations

The Australian Apprenticeships Priority List 1 July 2022 identifies priority occupations for the Australian Apprenticeships Incentive System commencing 1 July 2022. Support is provided to employers of Australian Apprentices working towards a Priority Occupation. Priority occupations are those listed on the Australian Apprenticeships Priority List

The eligible Priority Occupations List has been updated to  include roles in Aged Care, Child Care, Disability Care, and NursingDownload the Australian Apprenticeships Priority List Factsheet

For more information and assistance regarding Australian Apprenticeships, including eligibility advice, contact your local Australian Apprenticeship Support Network provider.

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