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Friday, 05 February 2010 11:08
Federal Member for Page Janelle Saffin today urged Northern Rivers businesses to hire a young apprentice and take advantage of extra Government assistance before time runs out.
Ms Saffin reminded local businesses that there are just three weeks left to take advantage of the Australian Government’s Apprentice Kickstart bonus.
The Australian Government tripled the first year bonus paid to employers putting on an apprentice in a traditional trade from $1500 to $4850 over the summer.

“Summer is almost over – so I urge local employers who are thinking about putting on an apprentice to take advantage of Apprentice Kickstart before time runs out,” Ms Saffin said.

“We know that commencements in the traditional trades have plummeted by around 20 per cent over the past year.

“This will help local school leavers in enter apprenticeships in trades like bricklaying, carpentry, electrical, hairdressing, cookery and welding.

“My message to local employers is if you’re thinking about hiring an apprentice the time to do it is now.”

Ms Saffin said that she wanted to make sure local businesses and young people got their fair share of assistance under Apprentice Kickstart.

“Apprentice Kickstart is directly targeted at boosting the number of first year apprentices in traditional trades,” she said.

“It is a $100-million down-payment on the skills we need as the economy recovers from the global recession.

“The clock is ticking – hire a young apprentice today.”

For more information on how to apply contact the Australian Apprenticeships referral line on 13 38 73.

To be eligible, employers must take on a teenage apprentice in a trade on the National Skills Needs List.
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