Economic downturn
The ongoing economic instability is putting pressure on businesses. You may be forced to consider
- rationalising or downsizing
- diversifying, or
- closing.
You might need to:
- look for innovative approaches - new technology, new products etc
- change processes e.g. to be more environmentally sustainable
- provide staff with a different range of skills
- reduce staff hours
- prepare staff for retrenchment.
State Training Services can provide
- advice and guidance on options and processes
- skills assessment and recognition
- access to funded vocational training including apprenticeships and traineeships
- access to a range of resource materials
- coordination with other government and community services for support for retrenched workers, such as job matching, financial and social services assistance, career advice etc.
Talk to a State Training Services Manager now. Call 13 28 11.
Find training
Looking for training course information?
- Apprenticeships and traineeships search
- Retrenched Workers Programs - talk to a Training Advisor - 13 28 11
- Short courses - talk to a Training Advisor - 13 28 11
- Green short courses search.
Other assistance
The Continuing Apprentice Placement Scheme (CAPS)- is a free service that matches employers with genuine out-of-trade apprentices/trainees who are seeking to complete their qualification. CAPS links employers to benefits and other free employment services.
Retrenched Workers Training Assistance - a range of services including skills assessment, referral to vocational training and priority assistance.
Workshops, information and support for various aspects of business management and development (Department of Industry & Investment) are also available.
The NSW Government offers a large range of service and support to people and businesses experiencing financial hardship. If you are finding it tough, the Supporting You website offers information on financial, tax, and employment assistance.
