Rural Apprenticeships

Farmers now have greater support in continuing to offer training and employment opportunities in EC declared regions.


The Australian Government is providing cash incentives to primary producers who hold an EC Drought Area Certificate to continue to offer skill development and apprenticeships in drought declared areas.


The exceptional circumstances drought declared incentive provides $1,500 on commencement and $1,500 on completion of a Certificate II Rural, Agriculture and Horticulture Australian Apprenticeships.
For more information on the full range of support available when employing an apprentice or trainee visit: www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au/employer/incentives.asp.


AUTHOR: Tarnya Brooksby, Project Consultant, Rural Solutions SA

CONTACT: Tarnya Brooksby, Keith District Office, Telephone 8755 3166, Email brooksby.tarnya@saugov.sa.gov.au